Elephantiasis of the penis and scrotum. A review of 350 cases.
Three hundred fifty patients with elephantiasis of the penis and scrotum were surgically treated by excision of all elephantoid skin and subcutaneous tissues. Before attempting to excise the extensive elephantoid tissues, the spermatic cord and testes with their coverings were taken out by two small lateral incisions, which made the operation easier and less time-consuming and minimized the complications. The skin of the scrotal neck was found to be the best for reconstruction of the scrotum to accommodate the two testes. The fascial penis is an ideal bed for intermediate split-thickness skin grafts. There was mechanical improvement in the physical disability, restoration of potency and sexual habits, and reduction of mental anguish.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004604:Elephantiasis / Q000601:surgery*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery