Use of groin and mid-thigh flap in reconstruction of penis with penile and perineal urethra and a dorsal skin-lined socket for a removable prosthesis.
Absent or deformed genitalia give rise to profound psychological complexes. In such cases reconstruction of the phallus can help the patient return to leading a normal life. A reconstructed penis must have a normal appearance, feel, and function, which up to now has not been completely possible. Using the method described herein, the penis was reconstructed from a groin and mid-thigh flap. It has a skin-lined tube placed ventrally for urination and has a dorsal skin-lined socket for insertion of a removable prosthesis for artificial erection. Seven stages are required for reconstruction, including reconstruction of a perineal urethra. Appearance of the reconstructed organ is acceptable. The erection device is simple, stable, and not costly, and normal urination and procreation are possible. Part of this method is also applicable for loss of erection and in reconstruction of a perineal urethra only.
Mukherjee
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Plastic Surgery Unit, Calcutta National Medical College, India.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015917:Penile Prosthesis; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*