Archive for the ‘Hypospadias’ Category

Failed Hypospadias repair

Friday, December 25th, 2009

by Drs. Sava Perovic, Rados Djinovic, Tomovic, Milosavljevic, and Barbagli.   223 patients were treated for previouisly failed hypospadias repair.  One or 2 stage buccal mucosa repair was the mainstay of stricture management.  The mean followup was 41 months, and successful repair was achieved in 209 patients.  7 patients who had developed post-operative fistula were treated by secondary surgery.

Harold M. Reed, M.D.

 

Dorsal and Ventral flaps can be used for urethroplasty in hypospadias

Friday, December 25th, 2009

As reported by Dr. Burgu, Soygur, and Yaman from Turkey  in previously circumcised patient.  Complication rates of about 20% include urethrocutaneous fistula, meatal stenosis, failure to advance meatus all the way to the head, and residual curvature. 

Harold M. Reed, M.D.