URETHRAL RECONSTRUCTION USING BUCCAL MUCOSA URETHROPLASTY IN THE TREATMENT OF URETHRAL INJURY

A 52-year-old Japanese man was referred to us with a urethral injury caused by masturbation. His penis was swollen and about one and a half times its size due to urine extravasation and infection. Foreign bodies were surgically removed, and debridement and excision of necrotic tissue were performed. After confirming that the infection was under control, we planned the reconstruction of the urethra and penis, following endoscopic urethrotomy for the bulbous urethra stricture. A free graft from the buccal mucosa was harvested, placed over the defect and fixed with interrupted suture as ventralonlay. The patient could achieve satisfactory voiding and no complication was seen during the 18-month follow up. In our experience, buccal mucosa is a useful source of urethral grafting material and excellent results can be expected in case of urethral injury. (Hinyokika Kiyo 51 : 343-346, 2005)