title: [Reconstruction of the scrotum using a tissue expander].
abstract: Traditionally, reconstruction of the scrotum has involved the use of split skin or pedicle flaps with often unsatisfactory aesthetic results. We present two cases with loss of the scrotum as a consequence of Fournier's gangrene. The use of tissue expanders for scrotal reconstruction involves the following advantages: excellent functional and cosmetic results, natural appearance of the neoscrotum, preservation of normal function and sensitivity of scrotal skin, no additional scars from skin grafting, and a simple surgical technique.
authors.affiliation: Urologische Abteilung, Krankenhaus des Kreises Euskirchen in Mechernich.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fröhlich
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stratmeyer
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005734:Gangrene; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012086:Reoperation; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D015625:Tissue Expansion Devices; D014659:Vasectomy
vernacular_title: Die Rekonstruktion des Skrotums mittels Hautexpander.