Utilization of skin flap for reconstruction of the genitalia after an electric burn
Int. braz. j. urol
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32(1): 68-69, Jan.-Feb. 2006. ilus
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this article is to describe a case of an electric burn to the genitalia causing scrotal and testicular lesion, and the subsequent reconstruction using a skin graft. The patient was a 10-year-old boy who was victim of an electric burn that harmed the genitalia. There was extended skin loss, penile, scrotal and partial testicular lesion. The treatment consisted of plastic surgery to reconstruct the genitalia with skin flaps grafted on the left thigh, the scrotum and the base of the penis. The patient recovered well and was discharged after two weeks. We concluded that in severe cases of electric burns to the genitalia, skin graft offer a good therapeutic option.
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Main subject:
Penis
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Scrotum
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Surgical Flaps
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Burns, Electric
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Int. braz. j. urol
Journal subject:
Urology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital/BR
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