Penile reconstruction using deep inferior epigastric perforator flap
- VernacularTitle:利用腹壁下动脉穿支皮瓣阴茎再造的临床研究
- Author:
Xuanwen ZHU
;
Jiajie FANG
;
Xiudi YE
;
Yusheng YU
;
Dachuan ZHONG
;
Fengbin ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Penis;
Surgery,plastic;
Epigastric arteries;
Flap
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2008;29(6):396-398
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore a new surgical procedure for phallic reconstruction. Methods Since Dec 2003 to Nov 2006,4 patients with penile loss were reconstructed by transferring a deep in-ferior epigastric perforator(DIEP)flap with implanting the 12th costal cartilage. Results All of the flaDs survived successfully.With the follow-up from 5 months to 3 years,the appearance oi the neope-nis and donor-site scar was satisfactory. No one developed fistula or urethral stenosls, All patients were reported the return of erogenous sensibility of the neopenis leading to orgasm and achmving Pene-tration during sexual intercourse. Conclusions This new procedure may provide an esthetlcaIlY ac-ceDtable and functional neophallus.It might be a new alternative in penile reconstruction.
