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J Reconstr Microsurg 1984; 1(2): 149-153
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007068
SHANGHAI SYMPOSIUM

© 1984 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

One-Stage Reconstruction of the Penis with Free Skin Flap: Report of Three Cases

Xue-Shu Kao1 , Jian-Hua Kao1 , Ching-Lian Ho1 , Zeng-Nian Yang2 , Hao-Ran Shi2
  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of the Second Military Medical College of the People's Liberation Army, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
  • 2Department of Plastic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Second Medical College of Shanghai, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Accepted for publication 1984

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08 March 2008 (online)

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DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006705

ABSTRACT

Three cases of penile defect of varying extent were reconstructed with free skin flaps from the forearm based on the radial artery. In two cases, part of the forearm flap was used to reconstruct the urethra, and the rest of the flap to reconstruct the corpus penis. A piece of autogenous cartilage was then inserted between the two layers. All procedures were completed in a one-stage operation. In the third case, a free skin graft was used for urethral reconstruction. Surgery in all three cases was successful, providing a penis of acceptable appearance as well as excellent urinary function.