Immediate reconstruction of the penis using an inferiorly based rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap.
A new method for reconstruction of the penis using an inferiorly based rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap is described that seems to be particularly suitable for immediate one-stage reconstruction. Function of the residual portion of rectus muscle is preserved, and the abdominal wall is not significantly weakened.
Santi
P
P
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Institute for Cancer Research, Genoa, Italy.
Berrino
P
P
Canavese
G
G
Galli
A
A
Rainero
M L
ML
Badellino
F
F
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps