Temporary ectopic implantation of an amputated penis. 1994

H S Matloub, and N J Yousif, and J R Sanger
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

A case of temporary ectopic implantation of an amputated penis to the forearm followed by subsequent return to its anatomic position is reported. The penis was amputated by a riding lawnmower, and massive contamination of the perineum and an extensive hematoma precluded immediate replantation. The penile vessels were attached to the radial artery and venae comitantes on the forearm, where it survived completely. After 4 weeks, the edema and hematoma of the perineum had resolved, and the penis was returned to its anatomic position by microsurgical technique. Arteries, veins, and nerves were repaired. The penis survived in its entirety. Return of sensation has been excellent. A urethrocutaneous fistula developed that required secondary closure with local flaps. Temporary ectopic replantation of the penis is a useful salvage procedure when the perineum is heavily contaminated or too extensively damaged for immediate replantation.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008866 Microsurgery The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
D010413 Penis The external reproductive organ of males. It is composed of a mass of erectile tissue enclosed in three cylindrical fibrous compartments. Two of the three compartments, the corpus cavernosa, are placed side-by-side along the upper part of the organ. The third compartment below, the corpus spongiosum, houses the urethra. Glans Penis,Penis, Glans
D012092 Replantation Restoration of an organ or other structure to its original site. Reimplantation,Surgical Replantation,Replantation, Surgical,Reimplantations,Replantations,Replantations, Surgical,Surgical Replantations
D005542 Forearm Part of the upper extremity in humans and primates extending from the ELBOW to the WRIST. Antebrachium,Antebrachiums,Forearms
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000673 Amputation, Traumatic Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury. Amputations, Traumatic,Traumatic Amputation,Traumatic Amputations
D001166 Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical Surgical shunt allowing direct passage of blood from an artery to a vein. (From Dorland, 28th ed) Shunt, Surgical Arteriovenous,Surgical Arteriovenous Shunt,Arteriovenous Shunts, Surgical,Shunts, Surgical Arteriovenous,Surgical Arteriovenous Shunts
D013518 Surgery, Plastic The branch of surgery concerned with restoration, reconstruction, or improvement of defective, damaged, or missing structures. Cosmetic Surgery,Esthetic Surgery,Plastic Surgery,Surgery, Cosmetic,Surgery, Esthetic,Reconstructive Surgery,Surgery, Reconstructive

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