Successful microsurgical replantation of an amputated penis

Traumatic amputation of the penis is a rare condition. The paper presents a 22-year old man who suffered a complete penile amputation in a result of an unfortunate accident. Microsurgical replantation of the penis was performed in the case with a complete return of sensation, sexual function and phy...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2001, Vol.33 (2), p.385-386
Main Authors: Darewicz, B, Galek, L, Darewicz, J, Kudelski, J, Malczyk, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amputation, Traumatic - surgery
Humans
Male
Microsurgery - methods
Penile Erection
Penis - injuries
Penis - surgery
Replantation
Suture Techniques
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Summary:Traumatic amputation of the penis is a rare condition. The paper presents a 22-year old man who suffered a complete penile amputation in a result of an unfortunate accident. Microsurgical replantation of the penis was performed in the case with a complete return of sensation, sexual function and physiologic miction. Microsurgical replantation is the treatment of choice for this injury.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1023/A:1015226115774