Identical unusual subtotal penile amputation in children: a report of four cases.
4 cases are reported in whom an accidental or iatrogenic near complete slow amputation of the penis at the corona glandis was observed at first presentation. A representative case is presented in detail with illustrations showing the surgical repair carried out. The future erectile ability of this reconstructed phallus is speculated upon.
Thatte
R L
RL
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Hospital, Bombay, India.
Wagh
M S
MS
Kulkarni
N D
ND
D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010410:Penile Erection; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery