[The radial forearm flap with a prelaminated urethra: analysis of complications based on the Clavien-Dindo classification].

CONCLUSION:  Radial forearm phalloplasty with a prelaminated urethra has become a well-established procedure in female-to-male gender reassignment surgery. In our study, the rate of urological complications was significantly reduced to a level lower than those reported in previous studies. The number of fistulas was significantly reduced during our learning curve and by surgical modifications such as a visor flap at the site of the urethral anastomosis. This large series provides a database of complications classified according to Clavien Dindo for comparison with future techniques and innovations. PMID: 31610580 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir Source Type: research