Initial experience with processed human cadaveric allograft skin for reconstruction of the corpus cavernosum in repair of distal extrusion of a penile prosthesis

We describe our initial experience with the novel application of processed human cadaveric allograft skin in reconstruction of a damaged corpus cavern osum associated with distal extrusion of a penile prosthesis. The material was evaluated for ease of reconstruction, adequacy of repair, and outcome. Human processed dermis allograft requires no intraoperative harvesting, is technically easy to fashion, and offers adequate tensile strength in the re construction of damaged corpora cavernosa. This initial experience with pro cessed human cadaveric dermis in reconstruction of damaged corpora cavernos a is encouraging. Further evaluation to define the long-term efficacy and s cope of application of this material in urologic reconstructive procedures is warranted. UROLOGY 53: 1222-1224, 1999. (C) 1999, Elsevier Science Inc, All rights reserved.