[Oral mucosa graft combined with a local turn-over flap for urethral reconstruction in various hypospadias]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2003 May;19(3):177-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: Explore a good method for treating various hypospadias.

Methods: Oral mucosa graft combined with a local turn-over flap was used for urethral reconstruction in 39 cases of hypospadias.

Results: All the 39 cases were cured successfully in one stage, and satisfactory penile configuration obtained.

Conclusion: This operation solved the problem of tissue scarcity in urethral reconstruction. It made use of the merits of different materials and avoided the disadvantage of a single tissue. It is good for treating various hypospadias and worthy of popularization.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hypospadias / complications
  • Hypospadias / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / transplantation*
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Urethra / surgery*