Achieving an aesthetic appearance of the scrotum after extensive Fournier's gangrene is a reconstructive challenge.
Testicular coverage is often prioritized over scrotal cosmesis due to the comorbidities typically seen in this patient population. We describe our treatment of a young, healthy male with extensive Fournier's gangrene, with loss of the scrotum. Bilateral neurotized anterolateral thigh flaps were used to achieve a sensate and aesthetically acceptable result.
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Dayan JH, Clarke-Pearson EM, Dayan E, Smith ML. Are you the author?
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY.
Reference: Can Urol Assoc J. 2014 Jan-Feb;8(1-2):E114-7.
doi: 10.5489/cuaj.1384
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 24554975
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