Abstract | AIM: Circumcision is the most common procedure for phimosis. In recent years, the value of foreskin properties as well as aesthetic reasons determined to other operations preserving the foreskin. We report 5-years experience with a technique that preserve the physical foreskin appearance intact. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty-two patients, eligible to undergo phimosis surgery, underwent prepuce-sparing plasty and simple running suture. Evaluation of results was made with photos comparative and verified by using presence/absence of recurrence, scarring evaluation, and VAS for patient satisfaction. RESULTS: Forty-eight patients reported no complications. There were no cases of bleeding, infection, pathological scarring, phimosis recurrence. The scar showed a good pliability and a thin thickness. Patient satisfaction was high. CONCLUSIONS: The association of prepuce-sparing plasty and simple running suture highlighted an effective and easy method for the correction of acquired phimosis in adult patients, with excellent functional and cosmetic results.
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Authors | C Monarca, M I Rizzo, L Quadrini, G Sanese, G Prezzemoli, N Scuderi |
Journal | Il Giornale di chirurgia
(G Chir)
2013 Jan-Feb
Vol. 34
Issue 1-2
Pg. 38-41
ISSN: 0391-9005 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 23463932
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Foreskin
(surgery)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phimosis
(surgery)
- Suture Techniques
- Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male
- Young Adult
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