title: Buccal mucosal graft in reconstructive urology: uses beyond urethral stricture.
abstract: The use of buccal mucosal grafts for the reconstruction of urethral strictures is an established procedure. Because of its robustness, the buccal mucosal graft could also potentially provide an alternative for other indications in reconstructive urology. We report here six consecutive patients who received a buccal mucosal graft for ureteral strictures, glans reconstruction and stoma stenosis. The follow up for all patients ranged from 26 to 50 months. The buccal mucosal graft showed excellent functional results for the ureteral strictures and stenosis from ureterocutaneostomy. For glans reconstructions, the buccal mucosal grafts delivered excellent cosmetic and functional results without causing meatal stenosis. We conclude the buccal mucosal graft can be used in reconstructive surgery beyond the reconstruction of urethral strictures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Urological Oncology, Sana Hospital Hof, Hof, Germany
authors.forename: Abhishek
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pandey
authors.forename: Razvan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dican
authors.forename: Jörn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beier
authors.forename: Hansjörg
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Keller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation*; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014513:Ureter / Q000601:surgery; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods*