Commentary on a novel technique for distal hypospadias repair using forked corpus spongiosum

• 来源期刊: 亚洲男性学杂志（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（1）
• 所属期刊栏目: COMMENTARY
• 页码范围: 122
• 页数: 1页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.4103/aja.aja_52_20

摘要

First-line treatment for hypospadias is surgical repair between 6 and 18 months of age.Goals of treatment may include improved urinary stream,a cosmetically pleasing appearance,and reduction of penile curvature(chordee).1 Glans droop is often both a cosmetic and pain concern for hypospadias patients,and the degree of glans droop maybe closely associated with the development of a forked corpus spongiosum(FCS)due to fibrotic tension on the penile head.2 Functional complications after distal/midshaft hypospadias repair include fistula and urethral stricture formation that may require reoperation,which occur at a rate of about 16％.3