Utilization of skin flap for reconstruction of the genitalia after an electric burn
Int. braz. j. urol
; 32(1): 68-69, Jan.-Feb. 2006. ilus
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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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Assunto principal:
Pênis
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Escroto
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Queimaduras por Corrente Elétrica
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int. braz. j. urol
Assunto da revista:
UROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article