Free Split-Skin Grafting to Correct Radical Circumcision: An Alternative Solution for an Under-Reported Complication

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Authors

  • Antonio Vega Vega Mater Hospital Outpatient Department, The Range QLD 4700, Australia
  • Isaac Thangasamy Mater Hospital Outpatient Department, The Range QLD 4700, Australia
  • Craig Moore Mater Hospital Outpatient Department, The Range QLD 4700, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/UAOJ-1-109

Keywords:

surgical procedures, operations, skin excision, buried penis

Abstract

Circumcision is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide, and like all other operations, there is a risk of complication. Our patient had an excessive skin excision circumcision which led to a symptomatic partially buried penis. A free split skin graft was successfully applied to correct a large circumferential skin defect with relief of symptoms, preservation of function and good cosmetic outcome.

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Published

2017-06-05

How to Cite

Antonio Vega Vega, Isaac Thangasamy, & Craig Moore. (2017). Free Split-Skin Grafting to Correct Radical Circumcision: An Alternative Solution for an Under-Reported Complication. Urology and Andrology , 1(2), 32–34. https://doi.org/10.17140/UAOJ-1-109

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017): Volume 1 Issue 2 2017

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