Skin graft reconstruction of chronic genital lymphedema

Urology. 1997 Sep;50(3):423-6. doi: 10.1016/S0090-4295(97)00259-8.

Abstract

Objectives: We present a simple, reliable method of scrotal and penile reconstruction yielding satisfactory cosmetic and functional results for patients with disabling chronic genital lymphedema.

Methods: Nine patients were treated with wide excision of the affected genital skin and subsequent coverage of exposed areas with split-thickness skin grafts in a single-stage procedure.

Results: All patients have had excellent cosmetic results without recurrence of genital lymphedema or compromise of sexual function postoperatively.

Conclusions: Single-stage reconstruction for idiopathic genital lymphedema by radical skin excision and split-thickness skin grafting provides gratifying functional and cosmetic results.

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genital Diseases, Male / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / surgery*
  • Male
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Scrotum / surgery*
  • Skin Transplantation / methods*