[Application of the scrotal axial skin flap in hypospadias repair].
OBJECTIVE
To present a new and reliable method for treatment of failed hypospadias repair.


METHODS
The scrotal axial skin flap based on anterior scrotal vessels was designed and used in reconstruction of the urethra. 7 patients with failed hypospadias repair have been treated with this method since 1996.


RESULTS
There was no any complication in all the patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The advantages of this method are that the flap has good blood supply and the potentiality of growth. It is suitable for treatment of hypospadias, especially the failed hypospadias repair.
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Plastic Surgery Hospital, CAMS, Beijing 100041, China.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*