Prosthetic Placement After Phalloplasty - 01/10/19
, Nim Christopher, MPhil, FRCS (Urol) c, David J. Ralph, BSc, MS, FRCS (Urol) cRésumé |
Significant developments have enabled the transformation of phalloplasty to a functional organ. Differences exist in the surgical placement of a prosthesis when within a phallus, such as the lack of corpora, pubic fixation requirement, distal sock placement, and the consideration of a vascular pedicle. Increased complications compared with nonphalloplasty cohorts remain one of the biggest challenges, including rates of infection, erosion, mechanical malfunction, and malposition. Nonetheless, the placement of penile prosthesis within a phalloplasty enables trans men to achieve a once near-impossible goal of penetrative sexual intercourse without an external device.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Gender-affirming surgery, Transgender persons, Penile prosthesis, Penis, Phalloplasty, Genital, Reconstruction
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| Disclosure: G.A. Blecher, consultant for Advisory Board for Coloplast; N. Christopher, consultant for Innovations Advisory Board for Coloplast; D.J. Ralph, consultant for Coloplast, Advisory Board for Boston Scientific. |
Vol 46 - N° 4
P. 591-603 - novembre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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