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Reconstruction of the urethra with a Surgisis^® onlay patch in urethral reconstructive surgery: two case reports

Authors: Thorsten H Ecke, Steffen Hallmann, Holger Gerullis, Jürgen Ruttloff

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

We present two case reports of patients with recurrent stricture of the urethra. We used Surgisis^® for reconstruction.

Case presentation

In these two case reports, we show the positive results of reconstructive surgery with Surgisis^® as an alternative surgical approach to common onlay patch surgery of the urethra performed on two Caucasian patients: a 48-year-old man and a 55-year-old man.

Conclusion

Compared to buccal mucosa flap or foreskin graft surgeries for urethral reconstruction, reconstructive surgery with Surgisis^® is considered a relevant therapeutic alternative because of the shorter operation time and the preventable surgery of the buccal cavity or foreskin.

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Title: Reconstruction of the urethra with a Surgisis® onlay patch in urethral reconstructive surgery: two case reports
Authors: Thorsten H Ecke
Steffen Hallmann
Holger Gerullis
Jürgen Ruttloff
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-7232

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Reconstruction of the urethra with a Surgisis^® onlay patch in urethral reconstructive surgery: two case reports

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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