Phalloplasty in complete aphallia: pedicled anterolateral thigh flap

Summary A phalloplasty using the pedicled anterolateral thigh flap in three patients with aphallia is described. The technique, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed.

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2009-03, Vol.62 (3), p.e51-e54
Main Authors: Descamps, M.J.L, Hayes, P.M, Hudson, Don A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Aphallia
Artificial Organs
Burns - surgery
Child
Fatal Outcome
Gender Identity
Humans
Intersex
Male
Pedicled anterolateral thigh flap
Penis - abnormalities
Penis - injuries
Penis - surgery
Phalloplasty
Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Surgical Flaps - blood supply
Thigh - surgery
Tissue and Organ Harvesting - methods
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Summary A phalloplasty using the pedicled anterolateral thigh flap in three patients with aphallia is described. The technique, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2007.04.014