Repair of a urethral fistula following electrical burns using a gracilis muscle flap

Burns. 1990 Dec;16(6):467-70. doi: 10.1016/0305-4179(90)90079-c.

Abstract

An unusual example of electrical burns of the genitalia resulting in a urethral fistula is reported because of its clinical rarity. Reconstruction was carried out using a unilateral gracilis muscle flap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns, Electric / complications*
  • Burns, Electric / surgery
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Male
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*