[Urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap for treating hypospadias with hydrocele: a report of 9 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To explore the treatment of hypospadias with hydrocele.


METHODS
Nine patients with hypospadias complicated by hydrocele underwent urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap.


RESULTS
Satisfactory results were achieved in 7 cases, all with a normal anatomic position of urethral meatus, perfect urination and no infection. Local infection and meatal stricture occurred in 1 case, which was restored to normal by urethral sounding. Scrotal urinary fistula developed in another.


CONCLUSIONS
With minimum surgical trauma, conveniently available material and fast tissue repair, urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap is a desirable method for the treatment of hypospadias with hydrocele.
Liao
Hai-Qiu
HQ
Department of Urology, 2nd Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China. liaohaiqiumw@126.com
Yang
Luo-Yan
LY
Liu
Zi-Ting
ZT
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D006848:Testicular Hydrocele / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*