title: Microsurgical penile reconstruction with a sensitive radial forearm free flap.
abstract: A series of six consecutive cases of total penile reconstruction with a sensitive forearm free flap based on the radial artery is presented. A simple, reliable, and easily reproducible technique with an acceptable aesthetic appearance is described. No partial or complete flap losses were found. The only complication found in three patients was a urinary fistula on the distal third of the flap, which was repaired successfully with a secondary surgical procedure. The aesthetic and functional outcome was satisfactory to the patient and surgical team in all cases. A sensitive radial forearm free flap is a good choice of treatment for total penile reconstruction.
authors.affiliation: Clínica de Microcirugía Reconstructiva Hospital Juárez de Mexico, Mexico, D.F. hjuarezm@data.net.mx
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: García de Alba
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: de la Peña-Salcedo
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: López-Monjardin
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Clifton
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Palacio-López
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps