Skin graft reconstruction of chronic genital lymphedema.
OBJECTIVE
We present a simple, reliable method of scrotal and penile reconstruction yielding satisfactory cosmetic and functional results for patients with disabling chronic genital lymphedema.


METHODS
Nine patients were treated with wide excision of the affected genital skin and subsequent coverage of exposed areas with split-thickness skin grafts in a single-stage procedure.


RESULTS
All patients have had excellent cosmetic results without recurrence of genital lymphedema or compromise of sexual function postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Single-stage reconstruction for idiopathic genital lymphedema by radical skin excision and split-thickness skin grafting provides gratifying functional and cosmetic results.
Morey
A F
AF
Department of Urology, University of California, School of Medicine, San Francisco 94143-0738, USA.
Meng
M V
MV
McAninch
J W
JW
D002908:Chronic Disease; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*