• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.534-536
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• 1985

In a review of our cases presenting with urethral strictures, we noted a high incidence following open heart surgery. In an attempt to elucidate factors predisposing to the occurrence of urethral stricture, we studied the following data; preoperative laboratory study, aortic clamp time, dosage of heparin and protamine, degree of hypothermia, platelet count, and blood pressure. No significant differences were found between the stricture group and the non-stricture group. Of 33 patients admitted in our hospital with urethral stricture, 8 had suffered after open heart surgery. We believe that the urethral catheter is at least partly responsible for stricture formation. Associated factor, for example urethral ischemia, may be contributory.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.257-260
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• 2012

This report describes the use of a tubularized random flap for the curative treatment of recurrent anterior urethral stricture. Under the condition of pendulous lithotomy and suprapubic cystostomy, the urethral stricture was removed via a midline ventral penile incision followed by elevation of the flap and insertion of an 18-Fr catheter. Subcutaneous buried interrupted sutures were used to reapproximate the waterproof tubularized neourethra and to coapt with the neourethra and each stump of the urethra, first proximally and then distally. The defect of the penile shaft was covered by advancement of the surrounding scrotal flap. The indwelling catheter was maintained for 21 days. A 9 month postoperative cystoscopy showed no flap necrosis, no mechanical stricture, and no hair growth on the lumen of the neourethra. The patient showed no voiding discomfort 6 months after the operation. The advantages of this procedure are the lack of need for microsurgery, shortening of admission, the use of only spinal anesthesia (no general anesthesia), and a relatively short operative time. The tubularized unilateral penile fasciocutaneous flap should be considered an option for initial flap urethroplasty as a curative technique.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.331-333
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• 2012

두 살 된, 거세된 수컷, 단모종 고양이가 배뇨곤란을 주 증으로 내원하였다. 신체검사 및 방사선 검사에서 회음부 요도개구술 후 직장요도루 및 요도 협착이 발생한 것으로 진단되었다. 이 문제를 해결하기 위하여 치골 요도개구술을 실시하였다. 이후 합병증 없이 창상 치유가 잘 이루어져 정상적인 배뇨가 이루어지고 있다. 고양이에서 회음부요도개구술 후 요도 협착과 직장요도 루가 동시에 발생한 첫 번째 증례이다.

• Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.81-85
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• 2001

In the treatment of urethral stricture, many problems still remain with the current methods making it a field of further exploration for reconstructive surgeon. Furthermore, when total or multiple strictures of the penile urethra exist, the methods of surgery become difficult due to a necessity for a long neourethra. Introduction of vascularized free flap has broadened the choice and improved the results of reconstruction for the urethra. The authors used a sensate ulnar forearm free flap in a patient with multiple penile urethral strictures for reconstruction. Uroflowmetry, 30 months after surgery, revealed that maximal flow rate was 15.5 ml/sec, average flow rate was 9.5 ml/sec, and voided volume was 157 ml. A urethrogram was performed 30 months postoperatively and a good result was achieved. The ulnar forearm free flap used by the authors are thin and pliable and is good for providing sufficient length to reconstruct the neourethra for a long urethral defect.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.253-256
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• 2012

A radial forearm free flap has been conventionally used for urethral reconstruction. However, aesthetic and functional complications occur frequently at the donor site. The use of a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap can resolve these disadvantages. Here, we report our case with a review of literature. A 69-year-old man visited our hospital with multiple contusions of the abdomen and genital amputation. After necrotic tissue debridement, the length of the residual corpus carvernosum was 1.5 cm and that of the corpus spongiosum and urethra was 1 cm. For the reconstruction of the penis, a SCIP flap and anterolateral thigh free flap was performed. The primary closure was performed at the donor site. Three weeks postoperatively, the patient had a urethral foley catheter removed. The neourethra was functioning well without stricture. Four months postoperatively, the patient had no complications such as urethral stricture. A good recovery was also achieved with no aesthetic deficits at the donor site. SCIP flap is appropriate for urethral reconstruction. Because of its proximity to the recipient sites, it makes surgical preparation easier and the primary closure at the donor site available. It is also advantageous in that its location is almost unnoticeable.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.416-421
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• 1992

저자들은 결석이 동반된 남성에서의 요도게실 2례를 치험하였기에 그 회귀성에 비추어 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제40권5호
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• pp.584-588
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• 2013

Background The ability to achieve a long-term, stricture-free urethral repair is one of the ongoing challenges of reconstructive urologic surgery. A successful initial repair is critical, as repeat procedures are difficult, owing to distortion, scarring, and short urethral stumps. Methods We describe a technique in which the gracilis muscle flap is laid on or wrapped around the urethral repair site to provide a well-vascularised soft tissue reinforcement for urethral repair. This technique promotes vascular induction, whereby a new blood supply is introduced to the repair site to improve the outcome of urethral repair or anastomotic urethroplasty. The surface contact between the muscle flap and the repair site is enhanced by the use of fibrin glue to improve adherence and promote inosculation and healing. We employed this technique in 4 patients with different urethral defects. Results After a follow-up period of 32 to 108 months, all of the urethral repairs were successful without complications. Conclusions Our results suggest that the use of a gracilis muscle flap to vascularise urethral repairs can improve the outcome of challenging urethral repairs.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.208-212
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• 2017

요도 결석은 매우 드믄 질환으로 보고된 증례가 많지 않으며, 대부분 요도 협착이나 요도 게실이 있는 남성에게서 대게 발생한다. 이에 우리는 20년 전 자동차 사고로 인한 척수 손상 후 하반신 마비가 발생한 42세 남성에서 발견된 거대 요로 결석 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 낮 동안에 다원적 증상을 가지고 있고, 고환 밑으로 종물이 만져지며 혈뇨 및 배뇨시 발생하는 통증을 보이면서 최근에는 소변이 전혀 나오지 않는 증상으로 응급실에 내원하여 비뇨기과 협진이 의뢰되었다. 고환 종물의 성상을 확인하기 위해 복부와 골반 컴퓨터 단층 촬영(CT)이 시행되었다. 검사 결과 종양은 관찰되지 않았다. 하지만, 요도 결석이 확인되었다. 우선적으로 요도성형술을 시행하여 방광루를 제거하였으며, 이후 요로 결석은 제거되었다. 2주 후에 요도조형술을 시행하였고 특이사항이 없음을 확인 후 소변줄을 제거하였다. 현재는 배뇨에 대한 특별한 문제는 없는 상태이다. 거대 요도 결석은 때때로 종양과 감별이 필요하며, 크기와 위치에 따라 치료법이 달라질 수 있어 좀 더 면밀한 검사가 필요하다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.501-505
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• 1999

Two dogs were presented urinary disorder in the associated with urolithiasis. Clinical signs were increased frequency of urination with mild straining pollakiuria, general depression and anorexia. On physical examinations, the pain was revealed at the palpation of the urethral area. Urinalysis showed high specific gravity, high pH, and triple phosphates. Radiography showed an increased radiopacity, and ultrasonography showed hyperecho in the just behind of os penis. Urolithiasis was diagnosed on the basis of clinical signs, radiography, and ultrasonography. In the prescrotal urethrotomy, urethra on the midline was incised and uroliths were eliminated. After elimination of uroliths, incision area was closed with 4-0 synthetic absorbable suture. In postoperative, there was good prognosis without hemorrhage, inflammation, and urethral stricture.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제47권6호
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• pp.613-618
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• 2020

The surgical treatment of extensive urethral strictures remains a controversial topic; although techniques have evolved, there is still no definite method of choice. Since 1968, when Orandi presented an original technique for one-stage urethroplasty using a penile skin flap, the Orandi technique has become the most prevalently used one-stage procedure for anterior urethral strictures. We present a 20-year follow-up experience with one-stage reconstruction of long urethral strictures using a longitudinal ventral tubed flap of penile skin, with some important technical changes to Orandi's original technique to overcome the deficient vascularity caused by periurethral scar tissue. In 1997, a 55-year-old male patient complained of severe voiding difficulty and a weak urinary stream because of transurethral resection of the prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Another 47-year-old male patient had the same problem due to self-removal of a Foley catheter in 2002. In both patients, a urethrogram demonstrated extensive strictures involving the long segment of the anterior urethra. A rectangular skin flap on the ventral surface of the penis was used considering the appropriate length, diameter, and depth of the neourethra. The modified Orandi flap provided a pedicled strip of penile skin measuring an average of 8 cm. The mean duration of follow-up was 20.5 years. A long-term evaluation revealed stable performance characteristics without any complications.