Penile loss following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy.
The complete penile disassembly technique is increasingly employed during the surgical repair of classic bladder exstrophy. We describe the complication in a newborn boy of loss of the glans penis following complete primary exstrophy repair. The possible causes and prevention of this injury are discussed.
Division of Paediatric Urology, Red Cross Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape 7700, South Africa. may1968@geocities.com
John
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Lazarus
D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000009:adverse effects