Skin grafting of the penis

Hema J. Thakar; Daniel D. Dugi

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2013.04.004

Skin grafting of the penis

Hema J. Thakar, Daniel D. Dugi

Urology

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Abstract

Penile skin loss may occur after trauma, infection, or as a result of surgical resection. This article reviews indications for reconstruction of the penile skin, skin anatomy, and skin graft physiology. Choice of reconstructive options, skin grafting techniques, and complications of skin grafting are also discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	439-448
Number of pages	10
Journal	Urologic Clinics of North America
Volume	40
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2013.04.004
State	Published - Aug 2013

Keywords

Fournier gangrene
Penile lymphedema
Penile reconstruction
Penile trauma
Skin grafting

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Urology

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