Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open (Oct 2013)

Preconstruction of the Pars Pendulans Urethrae for Phalloplasty with Digestive Mucosa Using a Prefabricated Anterolateral Thigh Flap in a One-arm Patient

  • Cai-Yue Liu, MD, PhD,
  • Zi-Ran Wei, MD,
  • Hua Jiang, MD,
  • Yao-Zhong Zhao, MD,
  • Ying-Fan Zhang, MD, PhD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0b013e3182aa8779
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 7
p. e53

Abstract

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Summary: We herein report a successful preconstruction of the pars pendulans urethrae with the ileum mucosa for phalloplasty in a one-arm patient using a prefabricated anterolateral thigh flap. After a 2-stage operation and an 18-month follow-up, the patient achieved a good postoperative appearance and an excellent function of neophallus. We believe the use of digestive mucosa for urethral reconstruction enlightens us and deserves further comprehensive clinical studies.