Utilization of skin flap for reconstruction of the genitalia after an electric burn.
The objective of this article is to describe a case of an electric burn to the genitalia causing scrotal and testicular lesion, and the subsequent reconstruction using a skin graft. The patient was a 10-year-old boy who was victim of an electric burn that harmed the genitalia. There was extended skin loss, penile, scrotal and partial testicular lesion. The treatment consisted of plastic surgery to reconstruct the genitalia with skin flaps grafted on the left thigh, the scrotum and the base of the penis. The patient recovered well and was discharged after two weeks. We concluded that in severe cases of electric burns to the genitalia, skin graft offer a good therapeutic option.
Castro
Rodrigo B
RB
Section of Urology and Center for Treatment of Burned Children, Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Oliveira
Ana B
AB
Favorito
Luciano A
LA
D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps