Combined grafts and flaps in urethral stricture repair

Although urethral strictures have been known since antiquity, the surgical management of urethral strictures has undergone a great (re)evolution over the last six decades, both in the perception of the disease and in the surgical repair techniques, always presenting itself as a challenge for the sur...

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Published in:Plastic and aesthetic research 2022, Vol.9, p.31
Main Authors: Dávila, Francisco, Rosito, Tiago, Stojanovic, Borko, Martins, Francisco E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Although urethral strictures have been known since antiquity, the surgical management of urethral strictures has undergone a great (re)evolution over the last six decades, both in the perception of the disease and in the surgical repair techniques, always presenting itself as a challenge for the surgeon and patient. Reconstruction of urethral stricture disease involving a combination of grafts and flaps consists of a group of complex procedures with specific clinical indications. The knowledge of these procedures by reconstructive urologists is both necessary and relevant. A thorough understanding of the anatomy, including blood supply, is a crucial proviso for the correct evaluation and successful management of urethral stricture disease. We discuss the main techniques and indications in combined graft and flap urethroplasties.
ISSN:2349-6150
2349-6150
DOI:10.20517/2347-9264.2021.133