RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Clinical application of scrotal flap on penis lengthening
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 418
OP 421
VO 30
IS 3
A1 Zhuo, Qinqiang
A1 Li, Shirong
A1 Wu, Julong
A1 Wang, Zhenxiang
A1 Yang, Dongyun
A1 Tao, Ling
YR 2009
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/30/3/418.abstract
AB OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical application of the scrotal flap on penis lengthening.METHODS: One hundred and fifty-two patients were operated using the scrotal flap from July 1998 to January 2008 at the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic, Surgery Southwest Hospital, Chongqing, China. The procedure consisted of designing a positive sign shaped incision 1.5cm above the root of the penis, dissect and release the superficial suspensory ligament and part of the deep suspensory ligament, then cover the elongated cavernosum with proper scrotal flap.RESULTS: Six-month to 5-year follow-up showed that all patients were satisfied with the good contour and function of the penis. The operation was successful.CONCLUSION: The method of using scrotal flap on penis lengthening has the following advantages: simple operation, reliable blood supply of the flap, one-stage operation, and satisfactory postoperative results. It is a preferable operation technique for penis lengthening.