Abstract
Purpose
To evaluate the result of Y-V preputioplasty and to compare this with an earlier technique
of prepuce-sparing phimosis treatment.
Materials and methods
A total of 65 boys were treated surgically for phimosis without removing the foreskin.
Indications were the failure of conservative ointment treatment, congenital uropathies
(to prevent infections and to make proper cleaning of the glans and the inner preputium
possible to ensure clean urine sampling), recurrent balanitis or painful ballooning
of the prepuce, and/or the need for urethral instrumentation. Forty-seven patients
were treated with one or two Y-V plasties to widen the narrow preputial ring; 18 were
treated using transverse closure of longitudinal incisions of the narrow preputial
ring.
Results
Of the 47 Y-V plasties, two patients had recurring complaints and needed further treatment
(4.3%), and of the 18 patients treated by transversely closed longitudinal incisions,
two patients had recurring complaints (11%). Recurrences occurred regardless of age
and premedication with topical therapy. Cosmesis was considered to be excellent in
all cases of Y-V plasty. Few patients complained about skin tags after longitudinal
incisions.
Conclusion
Y-V plasty of the preputial skin as an alternative to circumcision in the treatment
of phimosis has good functional and cosmetic results. It is a minor operation with
less impact on the penis than partial or total circumcision. The cosmetic results
are superior to those after transversely closed longitudinal incisions.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 26,
2006
Received:
January 8,
2006
Identification
Copyright
© 2006 Journal of Pediatric Urology Company. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
