Scrotal dartos flap for the prevention of the urethrocutaneous fistula on hypospadias urethroplasty
Scrotal dartos flap for the prevention of the urethrocutaneous fistula on hypospadias urethroplasty
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1442-2042.2005.01028.x
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发表时间:
2005-03-01
影响因子:
2.6
通讯作者:
Kohri, K
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作者:
Hayashi, Y;Kojima, Y;Kohri, K
Background: Urethrocutaneous fistula is a common complication of urethroplasty for severe hypospadias, even when a microsurgical technique is applied.Patients and methods: From June 2001 to July 2003, we applied the scrotal dartos flap wrapping technique to prevent the occurrence of urethrocutaneous fistula in 14 patients with hypospadias.Results: Hypospadias was repaired without fistula formation in all but one patient, who developed a tiny fistula which was later closed successfully by a simple procedure.Conclusions: We recommend the scrotal dartos wrapping technique for covering the neourethra with a well-vascularized flap because of fewer complications, although the procedure to obtain the vascularized flap may take longer.