The De-Epithelialized Flap and its Influence on Hypospadias Repair
- 1 December 1994
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Urology
- Vol. 152 (6 Part 2) , 2332-2334
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-5347(17)31670-1
Abstract
Since its introduction in the 1970s the addition of a complete covering layer over the newly constructed urethra has positively influenced the outcome of hypospadias repairs. Originally applied by Smith during the second stage of a planned 2-stage repair and then to fistula repairs, the de-epithelialized flap has contributed to a marked reduction in post-hypospadias repair complications. The influence of this contribution as well as its application to a variation of the pedicle onlay hypospadias repair is reviewed.Keywords
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