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A new indication for buccal mucosal graft: isolated congenital fistula of the penile urethra

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Isolated congenital urethrocutaneous fistula is uncommon, and its repair has been associated with high incidence of recurrence. However, the use of buccal mucosal graft offers a satisfactory closure after previous failures. We report a new case in whom we adopted the buccal mucosal urethral replacement to treat the recurrence.

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  1. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Departments of Pediatrics, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35128, Padua, Italy

    P. Betalli, E. Carretto, P. Midrio, G. F. Zanon & P. G. Gamba

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Betalli, P., Carretto, E., Midrio, P. et al. A new indication for buccal mucosal graft: isolated congenital fistula of the penile urethra. Ped Surgery Int 19, 586–587 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-003-0990-9

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