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You J, Chen HT, Li S. Surgical correction of congenital megaprepuce: a pilot study. J Int Med Res 2024; 52:3000605231218613. [PMID: 38179706 PMCID: PMC10771063 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231218613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Congenital megaprepuce (CMP) is a rare penile deformity that usually requires surgical correction. This study was performed to examine the efficacy of the modified Sugita procedure for repairing CMP in pediatric patients. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of pediatric patients with CMP treated by a surgeon using the modified Sugita procedure in our hospital from January 2019 to April 2021. RESULTS Twenty patients were enrolled, and their median age at surgery was 70.5 months (range, 60-96 months). All surgeries were successful, and no complications occurred during the operation. The postoperative foreskin had moderate edema in five patients, and soaking in 10% hypertonic saline resulted in disappearance of the edema within 4 to 8 weeks. The follow-up duration was 6 to 20 months (median, 10 months). No other complications occurred, such as dehiscence or hematoma. CONCLUSIONS The modified Sugita procedure for correction of CMP produces excellent cosmesis and a low complication rate. Our study indicates that the modified Sugita procedure is a safe and feasible treatment option.
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- Jia You
- Department of Pediatric Urology, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 100, Hongkong Road, Jiang’an District, Wuhan, Hubei 430016, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 100, Hongkong Road, Jiang’an District, Wuhan, Hubei 430016, China
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 100, Hongkong Road, Jiang’an District, Wuhan, Hubei 430016, China
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Shalaby M, Cascio S. Megaprepuce: a systematic review of a rare condition with a controversial surgical management. Pediatr Surg Int 2021; 37:815-825. [PMID: 33760967 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-04883-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Megaprepuce (MP) is a rare and challenging condition characterised by an excessive inner prepuce, paucity of penile skin and an extremely narrow phimotic ring. The aetiological factors leading to its development are poorly understood. A variety of surgical techniques have been described in the last 26 years mostly with small number of patients and short follow-up. It is also highly likely that some series have in the past included different variants of inconspicuous penis combining concealed penis, MP and webbed penis. This article is a systematic review of the literature on Megaprepuce; in particular the embryology, history, aetiology, and the surgical techniques available for the correction of this unique penile anomaly will be presented and discussed in this study.
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- Mohamed Shalaby
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK.
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- University College Dublin, Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Caione P, Cavaleri Y, Gerocarni Nappo S, Collura G, Capozza N. The concealed penis: the "two-corner" surgical technique. Minerva Urol Nephrol 2019; 73:122-127. [PMID: 31692304 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6051.19.03532-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Concealed penis is an uncommon genital abnormality that requires surgical repair. Several techniques are offered but not fully accepted. We present a novel standardized approach that is suitable for concealed penis and penoscrotal webbing. METHODS From January 2005 to December 2013, patients presenting concealed penis were treated utilizing the "two corners" technique: through a midline penoscrotal incision, the superficial ventral chordee is removed, freeing the corpus spongiosum till the peno-scrotal angle. Circumferential degloving of the shaft is performed and the scrotal septum is separated from the urethra, allowing the penile shaft to pull out. The new peno-scrotal junction is rebuilt downwards, anchoring the peno-scrotal dartos corners to the peripubic tissue bilaterally and stabilizing the penile lengthening. Tension-free skin coverage is allowed by a series of Z-plasty at the penoscrotal angle avoiding circumcision if not needed. RESULTS Forty-nine patients aged 3-14 years (mean age 4.7 years) underwent correction of the concealed penis according to our technique. Of them, 26 were primary and 23 after previous to hypospadias repair or other genital surgery. Penile lengthening varied from 1 to 2.5 cm (median 1.8 cm). Hospital stay varied from 1 to 4 days (mean 1.6 days). Follow-up ranged from 4 to 14 years (median 7.3 years). Forty-five parents were satisfied with the results (92%), while the defect was judged imperfectly repaired in four patients. CONCLUSIONS The "two-corners" technique allows easy and effective correction of the concealed penis in both congenital and acquired conditions. It can be performed as outpatient procedure and results are stable at long-term follow-up.
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- Paolo Caione
- Department of Urological Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital and IRCCS, Rome, Italy -
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- Unit of Urology, Department of Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urological Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital and IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urological Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital and IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Urological Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital and IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Congenital Megaprepuce: Literature Review and Surgical Correction. Case Rep Urol 2019; 2019:4584609. [PMID: 31218089 PMCID: PMC6536951 DOI: 10.1155/2019/4584609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Congenital megaprepuce (CMP) is a type of buried penis characterized by extensive redundancy and ballooning of the inner prepuce as a result of preputial stenosis and phimosis. The malformation typically presents with difficulty voiding, often requiring manual expression of stagnant urine. Multiple techniques have been reported for the treatment of CMP with varying levels of positive outcomes. The authors provide a review of published literature, in addition to describing the procedure and results of our surgical technique in three children aged eleven months, two years, and twelve years. The literature review was conducted using PubMed with keywords “congenital megaprepuce,” “megaprepuce,” “buried penis,” “CMP,” and “correction.” Results were then differentiated based on presence or absence of true congenital megaprepuce and the surgical correction thereof. Regarding our cases, all patients completed the procedure with excellent cosmesis and without complication. Our technique is shown to provide consistent, excellent esthetic outcome across a wide range of ages and may be replicated by others.
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Callewaert PR, Rahnama'i MS, Guimarães MN, Vrijens DM, Van Kerrebroeck PE. DOuble LOngitudinal Megapreputium Incision TEchnique: The DOLOMITE. Urology 2014; 83:1149-54. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Revised: 12/01/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Buried penis: classification surgical approach. J Pediatr Surg 2014; 49:374-9. [PMID: 24528990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.09.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2013] [Revised: 09/07/2013] [Accepted: 09/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe morphological classification of congenital buried penis (BP) and present a versatile surgical approach for correction. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-one patients referred with BP were classified into 3 grades according to morphological findings: Grade 1-29 patients with Longer Inner Prepuce (LIP) only, Grade II-20 patients who presented with LIP associated with indrawn penis that required division of the fundiform and suspensory ligaments, and Grade III-12 patients who had in addition to the above, excess supra-pubic fat. OPERATIVE APPROACH A ventral midline penile incision extending from the tip of prepuce down to the penoscrotal junction was used in all patients. The operation was tailored according to the BP Grade. All patients underwent circumcision. Mean follow up was 3 years (range 1 to 10). RESULTS All 61 patients had an abnormally long inner prepuce (LIP). Forty-seven patients had a short penile shaft. Early improvement was noted in all cases. Satisfactory results were achieved in all 29 patients in grade I and in 27 patients in grades II and III. Five children (Grades II and III) required further surgery (9%). CONCLUSIONS Congenital buried penis is a spectrum characterized by LIP and may include in addition; short penile shaft, abnormal attachment of fundiform, and suspensory ligaments and excess supra-pubic fat. Congenital Mega Prepuce (CMP) is a variant of Grade I BP, with LIP characterized by intermittent ballooning of the genital area.
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Rod J, Desmonts A, Petit T, Ravasse P. Congenital megaprepuce: a 12-year experience (52 cases) of this specific form of buried penis. J Pediatr Urol 2013; 9:784-8. [PMID: 23116700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2012.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2012] [Accepted: 10/04/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Congenital megaprepuce is a specific form of buried penis. Children affected by this malformation usually suffer from a subjective difficulty in voiding which is the main indication for early surgical correction. The aim of this study was to report a single center's 12-year experience in the treatment of megaprepuce in children, describing the surgical procedure we used to treat it and the results. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the charts of all children who underwent congenital megaprepuce repair between January 1999 and August 2011 in our institution. Fifty-two children were operated during the study period. Our single surgical technique, not an original one, consists of fixing the penile shaft at the base of the penis, and widely reducing the inner prepuce. RESULTS Four children (8%) underwent revision surgery but according to our criteria a very good result was observed in only 23 patients, and a less good but still acceptable result in 25 patients. CONCLUSION Our 12-year experience in the surgical treatment of congenital megaprepuce demonstrated satisfying results from a safe and simple surgical technique, but to achieve the optimum result remains difficult.
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- Julien Rod
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, CHU Côte de Nacre, 14000 Caen, France; University of Caen, Medical School, 14000 Caen, France
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Simplified Surgical Approach to Congenital Megaprepuce: Fixing, Unfurling and Tailoring Revisited. J Urol 2011; 185:2487-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Alexander A, Lorenzo AJ, Salle JLP, Rode H. The Ventral V-plasty: a simple procedure for the reconstruction of a congenital megaprepuce. J Pediatr Surg 2010; 45:1741-7. [PMID: 20713233 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.03.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2009] [Revised: 03/31/2010] [Accepted: 03/31/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A buried penis secondary to a megaprepuce is defined clinically by a phimosis, failure of the corporal bodies to inhabit a variably deficient penile shaft skin and a basal hemispheric ballooning of the penis during micturition. Anatomically, it describes a condition in which a normal phallus is trapped within normal prepubic connective tissue by the excessive skin of a megaprepuce and a variable abundance of dartos fascia. Many surgical procedures have been described to correct this deformity, suggesting that no single method has a clear advantage. Most of them rely on relatively complex skin flaps or on the abnormal megapreputial tissue for reconstruction of the deficient ventral shaft skin. Herein, the authors describe an alternative technique for ventral skin coverage, the Ventral V-plasty. This surgical procedure allowed for the favorable reconstruction of 10 consecutive children with a buried penis secondary to a megaprepuce. This technique is distinguished by its simplicity and consistent, pleasing cosmetic results.
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- Angus Alexander
- The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto Ontario, Canada.
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Leao JQ, Freitas Filho LG, Gomes AL, Heinsich AC, Carnevale J. Congenital megaprepuce: a new alternative technique for surgical correction. Int Braz J Urol 2008; 34:313-8. [DOI: 10.1590/s1677-55382008000300008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Ferro F, Spagnoli A, Spyridakis I, Atzori P, Martini L, Borsellino A. Surgical approach to the congenital megaprepuce. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2006; 59:1453-7. [PMID: 17113541 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2005.12.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2005] [Revised: 11/08/2005] [Accepted: 12/09/2005] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The megaprepuce (MP) is a very rare malformation of unknown aetiology, with anatomical findings similar to those observed in the congenital buried penis (BP). The aspect of this entity and the symptoms are rather typical: the penis is totally buried and before micturition an evident pubic and scrotal swelling denounces the urine collection in an abnormal preputial cavity surrounding the entire shaft. Early surgery is recommended, in order to deal with functional and cosmetic aspects. The very diminutive phallus is the most important cause of family anxiety. The authors present six infants, aged 5, 12, 13, 18, 20 and 43 months, operated upon for MP. The surgical approach consisted in the complete exteriorization of the shaft with section of the penile ligament, the restoring of the pubo-penile and peno-scrotal angles and the tailoring of the cutaneous cylinder. No intra- or postoperative complications were observed. Late functional and cosmetic results were judged satisfactory by both parents and surgeons. The surgical approach to BP is not simply transferable to the correction of MP. The cosmetic arrangement of the shaft skin is the more difficult step of the MP correction in order to avoid postoperative complications and an unsatisfied cosmetic appearance.
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- Fabio Ferro
- Andrological Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Piazza S. Onofrio, 4-00165 Rome, Italy.
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Pinter AB, Vajda P, KOvesi T, Fathi K. Extremely long frenulum leading to a giant preputial sac associated with concealed penis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 38:186-7. [PMID: 15204417 DOI: 10.1080/00365590310022662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We describe a case involving an abnormally long frenulum leading to a giant preputial sac on micturition associated with a concealed penis. The diagnosis, differential diagnosis and surgical correction are detailed.
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- Andrew B Pinter
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of Pécs, Pecs, Hungary.
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