Application of V shape flap for the urethral external meatus and glanuloplasty / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the methods for urethral external meatus and glanuloplasty after correction of hypospadias.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The V shape flap on the dorsal side of glan, combined with the bilateral glan flaps were moved to the ventral side. The flap at the ventral side of urethral external meatus was turned over. Then the urethral external meatus was repositioned to the top end of glan with the ventral defects covered by the dorsal flaps. Then the coniform glan was reconstructed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From January 2008 to December 2013, 28 cases were treated, including glandular hypospadias, postoperative retraction of external urethral meatus and meatal stenosis. 21 patients were followed up for 1 -12 months (average, 1 month) with marked improvement of glan appearance and retraction of external meatus. No meatal stenosis happened.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Postoperative retraction of urethral external meatus and meatal stenosis can be corrected by V shape flap on the dorsal side of glan combined with the bilateral glan flaps. The flat appearance of glan can be improved. It is an ideal method for glandular hypospadias.</p>