Genital skin loss: unified reconstructive approach to a heterogeneous entity

Genital skin loss results from a heterogeneous group of traumatic and infectious processes. Removal of all devitalized tissue is necessary prior to reconstructive surgery; hyperbaric oxygen may help in the management of necrotizing infections. Defect coverage depends more on the remaining genital sk...

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Published in:World journal of urology 1999-04, Vol.17 (2), p.107-114
Main Author: Wessells, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision Making
Fournier Gangrene - physiopathology
Humans
Male
Men
Penile Diseases - diagnosis
Penile Diseases - physiopathology
Penile Diseases - surgery
Penile Diseases - therapy
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Skin Diseases - diagnosis
Skin Diseases - etiology
Skin Diseases - surgery
Skin Diseases - therapy
Surgery, Plastic
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Summary:Genital skin loss results from a heterogeneous group of traumatic and infectious processes. Removal of all devitalized tissue is necessary prior to reconstructive surgery; hyperbaric oxygen may help in the management of necrotizing infections. Defect coverage depends more on the remaining genital skin than on the etiology of the loss.
ISSN:0724-4983
1433-8726
DOI:10.1007/s003450050115