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Outcomes of islanded scrotal raphe flap employment for skin shortage in complicated hypospadias repair

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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Jun 9:S1748-6815(21)00275-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.05.023. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Ventral skin deficiency in complicated hypospadias is a difficult problem to treat. The aim of our study is to report our technique and outcomes of vascularized islanded scrotal raphe flap for ventral skin deficiency in complicated hypospadias.

METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted at Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre, Peshawar, from January 2012 to January 2019. Complicated hypospadias patients who underwent two-stage surgery employing islanded scrotal flap were identified. Patients underwent surgery in two stages: scar tissue removal, chordee correction and buccal mucosal graft in the first stage; neourethral tubularization, water proofing, and skin coverage with vascularized islanded scrotal raphe flap in the second stage. The primary outcome was 6-month flap survi val rate. Secondary outcomes were 6-month complication rate (fistula, persistent chordee, distal stenosis) and end-of-follow-up patient self-reported satisfaction rate.

RESULTS: A total of 1845 patients underwent hypospadias surgery, of which 380 patients had complications. Scrotal raphe flap was used in 45 patients. Mean age was 14.09 (±8.02) years. Mean follow-up was 29.78 (±12.18) months. Mean number of previous surgeries was 4.31 (±2.59). The flap survived in all cases. Nine patients (20%) developed complications. One patient (2.2%) developed distal stenosis. Eight patients (17.8%) developed fistulas, one of whom additionally had persistent chordee. Five fistulas closed spontaneously within 3 months, while the rest were repaired surgically after 6 months. All patients self-reported satisfaction with results at end-of-follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS: Islanded Scrotal Raphé flap is a promising option for treating complicated hypospadias when there is significant ventral def iciency of skin, as it not only provides vascularized pliable skin but also fascia as a waterproofing layer.

PMID:34247964 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.05.023

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Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00302841026182,00306932607174,alsfakia@gmail.com,

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