title: Skin grafting of the penis.
abstract: Penile skin loss may occur after trauma, infection, or as a result of surgical resection. This article reviews indications for reconstruction of the penile skin, skin anatomy, and skin graft physiology. Choice of reconstructive options, skin grafting techniques, and complications of skin grafting are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
authors.forename: Hema J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Thakar
authors.forename: Daniel D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Dugi
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: Fournier gangrene; Penile lymphedema; Penile reconstruction; Penile trauma; Skin grafting