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.
Lazarus
John
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Division of Paediatric Urology, Red Cross Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape 7700, South Africa. may1968@geocities.com
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