1982

Lenzi R, Barbagli G, Stomaci N, Di Cello V.

Free full thickness skin graft urethroplasty: indications, technique and results.

J Urol. 1982 Nov;128(5):938-42.

The indications, details of operative technique and results of 26 free full thickness skin graft urethroplasties are reported. This surgical procedure also has been used successfully for urethral reconstruction in patients who already had undergone 1-stage urethroplasty for serious post-inflammatory stricturesw. The involvement of the corpus spongiosum in the inflammatory process is discussed and spongioplasty is emphasized.