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Neophalloplasty using a rectus abdominis muscle flap and a radial forearm free flap

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A method for construction of a neopenis in female-to-male transsexual patients is described. The method consisted of inferior transposition of a rectus abdominis island muscle flap with resurfacing using a radial forearm free flap. Excellent internal support and a natural looking appearance was achieved. This technique was considered to be better than any other previously used method of neophalloplasty.

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  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the National Institute for Cancer Research, Genova, Italy

    P. Santi, M. Adami, P. Berrino, A. Galli, M. Muggianu & J. Vesely

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Santi, P., Adami, M., Berrino, P. et al. Neophalloplasty using a rectus abdominis muscle flap and a radial forearm free flap. Eur J Plast Surg 15, 94–97 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00178575

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