title: Reconstructive management of degloving trauma of male external genitalia using dermal regeneration template: a case report.
abstract: Traumatic injuries of male external genitalia are rare and not usually life threatening; however, they can have psychological repercussions. The reconstructive management of these lesions is challenging and articulated. We report the case of a 38-year-old farmer suffering from a degloving wound on the external genitalia. The first reconstructive step used to treat the wound was the incorporation of a dermal regeneration template (Integra(®)) and accordingly partial-thickness skin grafts and local flaps. The follow-up 16 months after the first treatment was satisfying; sexual function had been restored.
authors.affiliation: University of Insubria, Ospedale di Circolo and Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Valdatta
authors.affiliation: Ospedale di Circolo and Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy. Electronic address: francesca.maggiulli@live.it.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maggiulli
authors.affiliation: Ospedale di Circolo and Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Scamoni
authors.affiliation: University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Igor
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pellegatta
authors.affiliation: University of Insubria, Ospedale di Circolo and Fondazione Macchi, Varese, Italy.
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cherubino
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D048091:Guided Tissue Regeneration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012611:Scrotum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013737:Testis / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: C114835:integra artificial skin; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates; D003094:Collagen
keywords: Degloving trauma; Dermal regeneration template; Integra(®); Male external genitalia; Reconstructive procedures