Foreskin-deglove and shaft-fix procedure combined with Z-plasty of penis and scrotum skin in treatment of concealed penis / 上海第二医科大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the efficacy of foreskin-deglove and shaft-fix procedure combined with Z-plasty of penis and scrotum skin in the treatment of concealed penis. Methods Fifty-eight patients diagnosed as concealed penis were included in the study.All of them underwent the foreskin-deglove and shaft-fix procedure.Foreskin was degloved from 5 mm to 10 mm proximal to corona deep to the root,and bilateral tunica albuginea at this level was sutured to suprapubic scarpas' fascia.Z plasty of penis and scrotum skin was applied to cover penile shaft. Results After follow-up for 6 to 12 months,there was no recurrent retraction of the penile shaft,and all the patients were satisfied with the appearance of penis after plastic surgery.Edema of prepuce occurred in 2 patients,and completely regressed in 2 to 3 months.There was no incision scar hyperplasy,and the function of urination and erection were normal. Conclusion Foreskin-deglove and shaft-fix procedure combined with Z-plasty of penis and scrotum skin can resolve pathologic problems of concealed penis and has favourable aesthetic results with less complications.It is easy to perform and is an ideal procedure in the treatment of concealed penis.