Meatal based hypospadias repair with the use of a dorsal subcutaneous flap to prevent urethrocutaneous fistula

J Urol. 1994 Oct;152(4):1229-31. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)32555-7.

Abstract

A technique using a dorsal dartos subcutaneous flap to wrap the neourethra after hypospadias repair is described. This method was used in a series of 204 meatal based repairs. Catheter drainage or diversion was not performed in any nontoilet trained child. The procedure was done on an ambulatory or 1-night hospitalization basis. No patient had a urethrocutaneous fistula. The additional covering of the neourethra with the dorsal subcutaneous flap appears to be excellent for avoiding the development of urethrocutaneous fistulas in patients with distal hypospadias.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / prevention & control*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hypospadias / surgery*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Surgical Flaps / adverse effects
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology
  • Urethral Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / prevention & control*