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Case Reports
. 2013 Jan;46(1):143-6.
doi: 10.4103/0970-0358.113736.

Penile replantation

K S Krishnakumar  1 , Kiran S Petkar, Sameer Lateef, Suresh Vyloppilli
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Case Reports

Penile replantation

K S Krishnakumar et al. Indian J Plast Surg. 2013 Jan.

Abstract

Penile amputation is rare and hence the paucity of experience and publication. We present our case of self-inflicted penile amputation, which was successfully managed with microsurgical replantation, with relevant literature review.

Keywords: Microvascular replantation; penile amputation; penile replantation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Amputated penis
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Figure 2
Skin bridge at the base
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Figure 3
Urethra being sutured over Foley's catheter with ‘spatulation’
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Figure 4
Penile vascular structures dissected out
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Figure 5
Dorsal arteries, vein and nerves anastomosed
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Figure 6
Quiet healing observed on 5th post-operative day
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