Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 60, Issue 11 , Pages 1200-1203, November 2007

A free scapular skin flap for penile reconstruction

  • H. Wang
    • ,
  • S.K. Li

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: Department of South 2, Plastic Surgery Hospital, PUMC & CAMS, BaDaChu Road, ShiJingShan Borough, 100041 Beijing, People's Republic of China. Tel.: +86 10 88703902; fax: +86 10 68864137.
    • ,
  • M.Y. Yang
    • ,
  • Y.Q. Li
    • ,
  • Q. Li
    • ,
  • W. Chen
    • ,
  • Y.Q. Wang

Plastic Surgery Hospital, PUMC & CAMS, Beijing, China

Received 2 July 2006; accepted 5 March 2007. published online 25 April 2007.

Summary 

Introduction

There are many possible methods for penis reconstruction, among them, pedicled flaps, myocutaneous flaps, combined osseocutaneous flaps, and free skin flaps. This study evaluated the free scapular skin flap method for penile reconstruction.

Methods

Fifteen men aged 20 to 48 underwent the procedure between March 2000 and February 2006, with follow-up examinations from 6 months to 5 years.

Results

Fourteen of the reconstructions were successful, with patients enjoying good cosmetic results as well as functionality.

Conclusion

The free scapular skin flap technique is a good method for penile reconstruction.

Keywords: Free scapular skin flap, Penile reconstruction

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PII: S1748-6815(07)00178-7

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2007.03.003

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 60, Issue 11 , Pages 1200-1203, November 2007

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