[Penile augmentation using acellular dermal matrix].
OBJECTIVE
Penile enhancement was performed using acellular dermal matrix.


METHODS
Multiple layers of acellular dermal matrix were placed underneath the penile skin to enlarge its girth. Since March 2002, penile augmentation has been performed on 12 cases using acellular dermal matrix.


RESULTS
Postoperatively all the patients had a 1.3-3.1 cm (2.6 cm in average) increase in penile girth in a flaccid state. The penis had normal appearance and feeling without contour deformities. All patients gained sexual ability 3 months after the operation. One had a delayed wound healing due to tight dressing, which was repaired with a scrotal skin flap.


CONCLUSIONS
Penile enlargement by implantation of multiple layers of acellular dermal matrix was a safe and effective operation. This method can be performed in an outpatient ambulatory setting. The advantages of the acellular dermal matrix over the autogenous dermal fat grafts are elimination of donor site injury and scar and significant shortening of operation time.
Zhang
Jin-ming
JM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Cui
Yong-yan
YY
Pan
Shu-juan
SJ
Liang
Wei-qiang
WQ
Chen
Xiao-xuan
XX
D062088:Acellular Dermis; D000328:Adult; D020405:Dermis / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome