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Case Reports
. 2008 Jul;41(2):206-10.
doi: 10.4103/0970-0358.44945.

Microneurovascular reimplantation in a case of total penile amputation

Yogesh C Bhatt  1 , Kinnari A Vyas, Rajat K Srivastava, Nikhil S Panse
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Case Reports

Microneurovascular reimplantation in a case of total penile amputation

Yogesh C Bhatt et al. Indian J Plast Surg. 2008 Jul.

Abstract

Amputation of the penis is a rare condition reported from various parts of the world as isolated cases or small series of patients; the common aetiology is self-mutilating sharp amputation or an avulsion or crush injury in an industrial accident. A complete reconstruction of all penile structures should be attempted in one stage which provides the best chance for full rehabilitation of the patient. We report here a single case of total amputation of the penis, which was successfully reattached by using a microsurgical technique. After surgery, near-normal appearance and function including a good urine flow and absence of urethral stricture, capabilities of erection and near normal sensitivity were observed.

Keywords: Microneurovascular surgery; penile-replantation; total amputation.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared

Figures

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Total Amputation Of Penis
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Urethral Repair
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Post Release Incision Raw Areas
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Micturition at 1 year
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Cosmetic Appearance at 1 year
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Penile Erection
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Line diagram showing neurovascular repair, release incisions
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Total penile length
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Penile girth
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