Benha University

Mohamed Tawfeek Younis Ali

Professor

Faculty of Medicine GENERAL SURGERY

Versatility of unilateral propeller groin flap for coverage of large scrotal defects and its impact on testicular function.D.

• 2024
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Authors Mohamed T. Younes, AymanM. Abdelmofeed ., Ola Seif, Mohamed H. Abdelhalim
Keywords Scrotal reconstruction Groin flap Propeller flap Testicular functionshalim
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Abstract
There are many options for scrotal reconstruction, each having its own benefits and drawbacks. In the last years, the introduction of the propeller flaps gained great popularity, while the use of groin flap as propeller in scrotal reconstruction remains anecdotal, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Objectives: In this research, we study the versatility of unilateral propeller groin flaps in the reconstruction of large scrotal defects. Patients and Methods: This study was done on 10 patients with scrotal defects who were admitted to the plastic unit of the gen- eral surgery department at Benha University Hospital from 2019 to 2021 for scrotal reconstruction. Results: All surgeries were successful with a mean operative time of 103.5 min, ranging from 90 to 130 min. All flaps survived well with no flap necrosis, and only one case showed flap congestion. Donor site healed well with the scar hidden in a natural crease, with no affection on the testicular functions. Conclusions: The use of groin flap as a propeller allows for free movement and rotation of the flap, which allows for better cover- age of a large scrotal defect with good vascularity, lesser complica-
.Corresponding author, Ayman M. Abdelmofeed, Assistant professor
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