Modified Cantwell–Ransley repair for isolated continent epispadias in adult: Our experience

ABSTRACT Purpose: We evaluate here our experience with modified Cantwell–Ransley technique described by Gearhart for correction of isolated continent epispadias in adults with respect to its long-term functional outcome and complications. Introduction: Isolated male epispadias is a rare anomaly with...

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Published in:Indian journal of plastic surgery 2017-01, Vol.50 (1), p.068-073
Main Authors: Gite, Venkat Arjunrao, Jain, Hitesh Mahendra, Bote, Sachin M., Nikose, Jayant Vijay
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adults
Bladder
cantwell–ransley repair
Care and treatment
Catheters
Epispadias
epispadias in adult
Hospitals
Methods
Original
Original Article
Patient outcomes
Patients
repair
Surgery
Urologic surgery
Urology
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Summary:ABSTRACT Purpose: We evaluate here our experience with modified Cantwell–Ransley technique described by Gearhart for correction of isolated continent epispadias in adults with respect to its long-term functional outcome and complications. Introduction: Isolated male epispadias is a rare anomaly with a reported incidence of 1 in 11,700 males. Many surgical techniques with various modifications described to correct epispadias as treatment are debatable and challenging. The majority of the cases are treated at childhood as clinical presentation is striking at birth; hence, presentation in adulthood is extremely rare. Materials and Methods: During the past 5 years, modified Cantwell–Ransley technique described by Gearhart was performed in five cases of isolated continent epispadias which includes two cases of proximal penile, two distal penile and one penopubic. All cases were fresh except one had prior failed repair. Corporal rotation was done by delayed absorbable sutures without incision and anastomosis and suprapubic diversions placed in all the cases. Results: All cases followed up ranging from 6 months to 5 years and were having horizontal and downwards angled penis. No case had urethrocutaneous fistula or stricture. One case had superficial skin infection which healed by secondary intention did not require any secondary procedure. All cases maintained erection post-operatively too. Catheterisation with soft tube revealed easily negotiable channel in all cases on follow-up. Conclusion: Modified Cantwell–Ransley repair described by Gearhart has excellent cosmetic, functional and anatomical results in isolated continent epispadias in the adult.
ISSN:0970-0358
1998-376X
DOI:10.4103/ijps.IJPS_243_16