Traction-assisted dissection with soft tissue coverage is effective for repairing recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula following hypospadias surgery.
Pediatr Surg Int
; 31(2): 203-7, 2015 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Urethrocutaneous fistula (UCF) complicating hypospadias surgery is associated with compromised tissue and perfusion at the UCF site, especially if recurrent. We report our technique for UCF repair.METHODS:
Between 1997 and 2014, we treated 35 UCF in 26 postoperative hypospadias patients; 12 UCF were recurrent (mean 2.5; range 1-5). Mean age at UCF repair was 9.3 years (range 2-22). Our repair involves making a superficial incision 3-5 mm around the fistula orifice, placing multiple stay sutures in the outer edge of this incision and dissecting only the epidermis under traction for 7-10 mm. This technique does not compromise underlying connective tissue or tissue perfusion. The skin layer of the inner edge of the circumferential incision is trimmed completely and the fistula closed using 7/0 absorbable interrupted sutures. A pedicled external spermatic fascia, or tunica vaginalis flap is then mobilized to cover the repair site through a subcutaneous tunnel and the skin closed. A urethral catheter is placed and removed the next day. Duration of follow-up was calculated as the period from discharge home until the last outpatient clinic attendance.RESULTS:
Repair was successful in all cases. Penile cosmesis was acceptable to good without any testicular complications or scrotal deformity. At mean follow-up of 7.4 years (range 0.4-17.3) there have been no recurrences.CONCLUSIONS:
Our technique allows UCF to be repaired effectively and is also indicated for recurrences.
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Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Urológicos Masculinos
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Doenças Uretrais
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Fístula Urinária
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Fístula Cutânea
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Dissecação
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Hipospadia
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article