| Summary: | Chemical burns are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. While radiator fluids used in the cooling systems of vehicle
radiators contain ethylene glycol and other organic chemical agents, ethylene glycol, because of its high boiling point, can lead to
serious burns even in brief contact. In total or partial penis losses, regardless of etiology, the desired aesthetic and functional results
can be achieved by using free composite tissue reconstruction. However, presence of extensive scar tissue on the donor site and the
recipient vessels that are located in the zone of injury are restricting factors for using free flaps in burn reconstruction. In this report,
a case with subtotal penis loss due to a scald burn that occurred from car radiator fluid in a traffic accident and our reconstructive
treatment approach with free osteocutaneous fibular flap is presented.
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