title: Spermatic cord for onlay coverage of urethral defect.
abstract: Segmental urethral necrosis may accompany scrotoperineal gangrene, and primary closure of the urethral defect may unacceptably reduce urethral dimensions. This dilemma has been managed successfully in 5 patients by application of the intact spermatic cord to the urethral defect and approximation to its margins. A representative case is described.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Denver General Hospital, Colorado.
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Peterson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D013085:Spermatic Cord / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D014521:Urethra / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing