We read with interest the recent article by Gill & Hameed promoting the use of a two-stage
technique for revision of hypospadias.
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The treatment of primary hypospadias is performed, in the majority of cases, by single-stage
techniques, with a two-stage technique reserved for more proximal meati and cases
of salvage or revision hypospadias, the “hypospadias cripples”.
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References
- Management of hypospadias cripples with two-staged Bracka’s technique.J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011; 64: 91-96
- Trends in hypospadias surgery: results of a worldwide survey.Eur Urol. 2011; 10: 246-255
- The role of two-stage repair in modern hypospadiology.Indian J Urol. 2008; 24: 210-218
- Salvage hypospadias repairs.J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2008; 13: 132-136
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Published online: January 04, 2012
Received:
November 29,
2011
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© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
