A new indication for buccal mucosal graft: isolated congenital fistula of the penile urethra

Pediatr Surg Int. 2003 Oct;19(8):586-7. doi: 10.1007/s00383-003-0990-9. Epub 2003 Oct 11.

Abstract

Isolated congenital urethrocutaneous fistula is uncommon, and its repair has been associated with high incidence of recurrence. However, the use of buccal mucosal graft offers a satisfactory closure after previous failures. We report a new case in whom we adopted the buccal mucosal urethral replacement to treat the recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / transplantation*
  • Recurrence
  • Tissue Transplantation / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*
  • Urinary Fistula / surgery*