title: [Skin replacement on the penis (author's transl)].
abstract: For skin replacement on the penis and scrotum, only a free split-skin graft (about 0.45 mm in thickness) can be considered in cases where local flaps are not available. The transplant is fixed on the denuded penis with a special thermoplast splint, which ensures healing in. Additional sedation is necessary. Pedicle flaps taken from some distance away are too voluminous for the penis and not adequate. Cases with eschars and granulation tissue must be carefully cleaned to avoid hypertrophic scars. Covering can also be achieved with mesh-grafts in these cases.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous
vernacular_title: Hautersatz am Penis