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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358 EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 41, No. 2, 2008, pp. 206-210
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Bioline Code: pl08051
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 41, No. 2, 2008, pp. 206-210
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Microneurovascular reimplantation in a case of total penile amputation
Bhatt, Yogesh C; Vyas, Kinnari A; Srivastava, Rajat K & Panse, Nikhil S
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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