Successful microvascular replantation of an amputated penis.
Total amputation of the penis is a disfiguring, and functionally and psychologically disabling injury. We report a case of successful microvascular replantation following self-emasculation by a psychotic patient. The need for a multidisciplinary approach combining the expertise of such diverse disciplines as surgery, intensive care and psychiatry is emphasized.
Borenstein
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Yaffe
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Seidman
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Kaplan
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Tsur
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D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D012652:Self Mutilation; D013406:Suicide, Attempted; D013536:Suture Techniques