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Pedicle Patch Urethroplasty
Author(s) -
DEWAN P. A.,
DINNEEN M. D.,
DUFFY P. G.,
WINKLE D.,
RANSLEY P. G.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1991.tb15170.x
Subject(s) - hypospadias , urethroplasty , medicine , surgery , penis , fistula , single stage , urethra , engineering , aerospace engineering
Summary— The pedicle patch urethroplasty provides an alternative single‐stage vascularised graft procedure for the repair of moderately severe hypospadias. Over a 7‐year period, 38 primary hypospadias repairs were performed employing this technique. The fistula rate was 18% in the 34 patients reviewed, but there were few other significant complications. The operation is recommended when the urethral plate can be preserved and the penis straightened in boys who are unsuitable for a meatal‐based flap.