
Aesthetic scrotal reconstruction following extensive Fournier’s gangrene using bilateral island pedicled sensate anterolateral thigh flaps: A case report
Author(s) -
Joseph H. Dayan,
Emily M. Clarke-Pearson,
Erez Dayan,
Mark L. Smith
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
canadian urological association journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.477
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1920-1214
pISSN - 1911-6470
DOI - 10.5489/cuaj.1384
Subject(s) - cosmesis , scrotum , medicine , surgery , gangrene , thigh
Achieving an aesthetic appearance of the scrotum after extensive Fournier’s gangrene is a reconstructive challenge. Testicular coverage is often prioritized over scrotal cosmesis due to the comorbidities typically seen in this patient population. We describe our treatment of a young, healthy male with extensive Fournier’s gangrene, with loss of the scrotum. Bilateral neurotized anterolateral thigh flaps were used to achieve a sensate and aesthetically acceptable result.