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- Title
Autologous dermal graft combined with a modified degloving procedure for penile augmentation in young adults: a preliminary study.
- Authors
Zhang, G.‐X.; Weng, M.; Wang, M.‐D.; Bai, W.‐J.
- Abstract
In order to evaluate the effect of penile enhancement, we retrospectively reviewed the data of the patients operated with autologous dermal graft implantation combined with a modified penile degloving procedure. The patients with the complaints of small penis, asking for penile augmentation, and normal erectile function were psychologically screened and enrolled. Data of follow-up visit including patient demographics, medical history, surgical procedure, patient-reported outcomes were analysed. In all, 30 eligible persons were operated. After degloving of the penis, the suspensory ligament was incised and the tunica albuginea was fixed to the proximal tunica dartos at the penile base. Then, the dermis graft was implanted on the dorsal surface of the tunica albuginea. The file of follow-up visit was available in 17 (57%) patients. The mean age was 23.7 years (19-35 years) and the mean follow-up was 13 months (range, 4-24 months). During the follow-up period, the average gain in the penis length was 2.7 cm in flaccid and 0.8 cm in erection, respectively. And the average gain in the penis circumference was 1.5 cm in flaccid and 1.2 cm in erection, respectively. Also, psychosexual sexual self-esteem and confidence of the patients were significantly improved ( p < 0.001). Overall, 13 (76%) patients reported satisfaction with the penile appearance. We believe that the surgery is both safe and effective in the enhancement of the penis, however, further clinical studies with a larger patient population are necessary.
- Subjects
SKIN grafting; PENIS enlargement; PENILE erection; LIGAMENT surgery; YOUNG adults
- Publication
Andrology, 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5, p927
- ISSN
2047-2919
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/andr.12192