The use and effect of subcutaneous flap and tunica vaginalis flap technique in hypospadias repair and hypospadias fistulas repair / 中华泌尿外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the use and effect of subcutaneous flap and tunica vaginalis flap in hypospadias repair and hypospadias fistulas repair. Methods A total of 73 cases of hypospadias and hypospadias fistulas following surgery were included.The new urethras or closed fistulas were wrapped with various types of subcutaneous flaps or tunica vaginalis flaps.In the 45 cases of hypospadias,dorsal dartos flap technique was used in 27,tunica vaginalis flap technique in 3,and adjoining pedicle advance dartos flap technique in 15.In the 28 cases of urethral fistulas,dorsal dartos flap technique was used in 4,X-V skin flap technique in 14,and adjoining U-shaped subcutaneous flap technique in 10. Results All the cases were followed up for 3 to 36 months.Of the 45 cases of hupospadias, fistulas occurred in 3.Of the 28 cases of urethral fistulas, no fistulas occurred.The success rate of operation was 95.9%. Conclusions The use of these techniques can reduce the incidence rate of urethrocutaneous fistulas in hypospadias repair and hypospadias fistulas repair.Based on our experience these techniques are the optimal repair for classical patients with hypospadias and hypospadias fistulas.