Circumferential full-thickness skin grafting: An excellent method for the treatment of short penile skin in adult men

ObjectiveShort penile skin due to excessive circumcision is a complex condition requiring surgical care. The study aims to investigate the effect of full-thickness skin grafting (FTSG) in treating short penile skin. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 24 patients with insufficient penil...

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Published in:Frontiers in surgery 2022-10, Vol.9, p.999916-999916
Main Authors: Che, Kexin, Wang, Keke, Yuan, Ye, Li, Fengyong, Li, Qiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
full-thickness skin grafting
outcomes
penile skin
retrospective analysis
scrotum
Surgery
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Summary:ObjectiveShort penile skin due to excessive circumcision is a complex condition requiring surgical care. The study aims to investigate the effect of full-thickness skin grafting (FTSG) in treating short penile skin. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 24 patients with insufficient penile skin. The included patients underwent full-thickness skin grafting from the scrotum and the groin region in the Genital Plastic Surgery Center between February 2014 and September 2021. Morphology of the penis, length of the penis, complication, and donor area healing status was observed by the authors. Additionally, the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire (IIEF-5) and the patient's evaluation of penile appearance were investigated. ResultsAn aesthetically pleasing appearance of the penis was obtained by FTSG in 24 patients. The length of penis was improved after surgery (5.70 cm ± 1.24 cm vs. 6.05 cm ± 1.33 cm, P value 
ISSN:2296-875X
2296-875X
DOI:10.3389/fsurg.2022.999916