Tunica vaginalis urethroplasty

Urology. 1992 Nov;40(5):442-5. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(92)90460-e.

Abstract

Tunica vaginalis on a vascular pedicle was tubularized and used as a urethra to repair hypospadias in three difficult cases. This is the first report of tunica vaginalis utilized for a urethral reconstruction in humans. This new surgical technique is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Hypospadias / surgery*
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*
  • Testis / surgery*
  • Urethra / surgery*