[A new procedure based on de-epithelialization in the treatment of scrotal hypospadias].
OBJECTIVE
To prevent the development of postoperative urethral fistula and to correct bifid scrotum.


METHODS
Eleven boys with scrotal hypospadias were treated by this technique, which consists of raising a vascularized skin flap from the internal surface of each hemiscrotum, which is then de-epithelialized and closed over the urethroplasty.


RESULTS
Two of the 11 patients developed fistulas that resolved spontaneously with a better cosmetic appearance of the scrotum.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique appears to be very effective in the prevention of postoperative urethral fistula, and also allows correction of bifid scrotum.
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Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU d'Oran, Algérie.
Hadjeb
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Malah
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Boukli
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004727:Endothelium; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000601:surgery*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods