[Repeated use of scrotal septum flap to repair failed hypospadias]
Mingyong Yang1, Senkai Li, Yangqun Li
1Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100041, PR China.
Objective:
To introduce an effective method to repair failed hypospadias.
Methods:
From October 1998 to October 2002, 8 cases of failed penoscrotal junction hypospadias were repaired by repeated use of scrotal septum vesicular pedicle island flap to reconstruct urethra. The patients ranged in ages from 4 to 8 years.
Results:
All flaps in 8 patients survived, the reconstructed urethra was big and smooth. After a follow up of 6-12 months, the satisfactory appearance and normal urinary stream were obtained. No complications were found.
Conclusion:
This method is an effective operative procedure to repair failed hypospadias and is a simple and convenient operation.
