Long-term prognosis of free skin-grafted penoscrotal avulsion injuries in two patients.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg

Department of Plastic Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, No. 143, Dalian Road, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province, China 563003.

Published: March 2009

Objective: To observe the long-term results of free skin-grafted penoscrotal avulsion injury.

Methods: Two young males with penoscrotal avulsion injuries were followed up after repair by free skin grafting.

Results: Good cosmetic results were attained without any contracture of the free skin grafts, and the sperm quality was normal at the late stage.

Conclusion: For young males, the best treatment for penoscrotal avulsion injuries is free skin grafting, while skin flaps are not recommended for reconstructing the scrotum.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2008.04.039DOI Listing

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