title: Successful replantation of a totally amputated penis by using microvascular techniques.
abstract: A rare case of successful replantation of a totally amputated penis is reported. By using microvascular techniques a superior result was achieved. Not only were all tissue preserved, but also urination, sensation and erection returned to normal. Specific points to be considered in penile replantation are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, General Hospital of Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wandschneider
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hellbom
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pummer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Primus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D012092:Replantation / Q000379:methods*; D012652:Self Mutilation; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods