Background: Acquired penile defects can be secondary to various pathologic conditions, including infection, scar, or complications following urologic procedures. Penis defects with skin deficit carry a distinct challenge for reconstructive surgeons. Scrotal flaps can provide reliable coverage and can restore distinct qualities of native penile skin.
Methods: A series of patients presented with a variety of acquired penile defects. Each of these patients underwent staged bipedicle scrotal flap surgery for coverage by the senior author.
Results: Eight patients underwent bipedicle scrotal flap reconstruction for penile defects with a skin deficit. All eight patients had satisfactory outcomes postoperatively. Only two of the eight patients had minor complications.
Conclusions: For select patients presenting with underlying deficit of penile skin, bipedicle scrotal flaps prove to be a safe, reproducible, and reliable reconstructive technique for penile resurfacing.
Clinical question/level of evidence: Therapeutic, V.
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