title: Scrotal flap urethroplasty in the treatment of carcinoma of the penis.
abstract: Another use for the scrotal skin flap is described. It is an ideal method for dealing with carcinoma of the penis and prevents meatal stricture. It may be used to provide permanent urethrostomy in cases of chronic complicated urethral stricture where other types of operative treatment are unacceptable to the patient. It is recommended for use in situations where follow-up is difficult.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*