Objective: Posterior urethral trauma is rare type of trauma that is particularly difficult to treat in children. Here, we have
presented our experience with tubularised buccal mucosal graft (BMG) repairs for posterior pelvic fracture urethral
distraction defects (PFUDDs) in children.
Material and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated three cases of tubularised BMG repairs for PFUDDs in our
clinic between 2009 and 2016. The BMGs were 3 cm in length, on average, and sutured between the stump of the
proximal prostatic urethra and the distal bulbar urethra. All of the patients underwent urethrography, urethroscopy and
uroflowmetry assessments postoperatively.
Results: The mean patient age was 9 (6–14) years and all three patients were male. Two of the three patients with
posterior urethral injuries were operated on at least twice at another centre and referred to our clinic with PFUDDs. All
three patients underwent tubularised BMG urethroplasties for the PFUDDs. We noted urethral integrity in the cystoscopic
evaluations of two of the patients, with no strictures, and these two patients were fully continent. A proximal anastomotic
contracture was noted in the third patient and a revision was required.
Conclusion: A tubularised BMG should be used to prevent penile shortening and anastomotic tension in a PFUDD.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Internal Diseases |
Journal Section | ORIGINAL ARTICLES |
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Publication Date | May 24, 2019 |
Submission Date | December 5, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 13 Issue: 3 |
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