Late results of split-grafted penoscrotal avulsion injuries

Penoscrotal avulsion injuries are rare surgical emergencies. The best treatment for penile avulsions is split skin graft, although late results of split-grafted scrotal avulsions are not superior. Scrotal skin avulsions require additional judgment for the treatment, because there are several availab...

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 39; no. 6; p. 1201
Main Authors Gencosmanoğlu, R, Bilkay, U, Alper, M, Gürler, T, Cağdaş, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1995
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Humans
Male
Penis - injuries
Penis - surgery
Scrotum - injuries
Scrotum - surgery
Skin Transplantation
Wounds and Injuries - surgery
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Summary:Penoscrotal avulsion injuries are rare surgical emergencies. The best treatment for penile avulsions is split skin graft, although late results of split-grafted scrotal avulsions are not superior. Scrotal skin avulsions require additional judgment for the treatment, because there are several available treatment options. Scrotal skin remnants must be used to cover whenever possible.
ISSN:0022-5282
DOI:10.1097/00005373-199512000-00038