[Repeated use of scrotal septum flap to repair failed hypospadias].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce an effective method to repair failed hypospadias.


METHODS
From October 1998 to October 2002, 8 cases of failed penoscrotal junction hypospadias were repaired by repeated use of scrotal septum vesicular pedicle island flap to reconstruct urethra. The patients ranged in ages from 4 to 8 years.


RESULTS
All flaps in 8 patients survived, the reconstructed urethra was big and smooth. After a follow up of 6-12 months, the satisfactory appearance and normal urinary stream were obtained. No complications were found.


CONCLUSIONS
This method is an effective operative procedure to repair failed hypospadias and is a simple and convenient operation.
Yang
Mingyong
M
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100041, PR China.
Li
Senkai
S
Li
Yangqun
Y
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male