Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive Procedure
Circumcision is a very common urological practice. Even though it is relatively safe, it is not a complication-free procedure. We describe a patient that underwent a neonatal circumcision complicated by iatrogenic complete glans amputation. Reconstructive repair of a neoglans using a modified tradit...
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doaj-fbecabe6f0e8432c8e5d0162907aee132020-11-25T01:45:10ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Urology2090-696X2090-69782013-01-01201310.1155/2013/741980741980Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive ProcedureRami Nasr0Samer L. Traboulsi1Rami R. Abou Ghaida2Joseph Bakhach3Division of Urology, Surgery Department, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDivision of Urology, Surgery Department, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDivision of Urology, Surgery Department, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonDivision of Plastic Surgery, Surgery Department, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, LebanonCircumcision is a very common urological practice. Even though it is relatively safe, it is not a complication-free procedure. We describe a patient that underwent a neonatal circumcision complicated by iatrogenic complete glans amputation. Reconstructive repair of a neoglans using a modified traditional method was used. Postoperative followup to 90 days is illustrated. Despite being a simple procedure, circumcision in unprofessional hands can have major complication impacting the emotional and sexual life of patients. Surgical reconstruction is possible with varying satisfactory results.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/741980 |
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Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive Procedure |
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Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive Procedure |
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Iatrogenic Penile Glans Amputation: Major Novel Reconstructive Procedure |
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iatrogenic penile glans amputation: major novel reconstructive procedure |
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Circumcision is a very common urological practice. Even though it is relatively safe, it is not a complication-free procedure. We describe a patient that underwent a neonatal circumcision complicated by iatrogenic complete glans amputation. Reconstructive repair of a neoglans using a modified traditional method was used. Postoperative followup to 90 days is illustrated. Despite being a simple procedure, circumcision in unprofessional hands can have major complication impacting the emotional and sexual life of patients. Surgical reconstruction is possible with varying satisfactory results. |
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