Oral complications after buccal mucosal graft harvest for urethroplasty

摘要: OBJECTIVE To report long-term oral complications after buccal mucosal graft (BMG) harvesting for urethroplasty. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a retrospective study of all patients who had BMG urethroplasty from April 1996 to September 2002, telephone interviews were conducted using standard proforma. RESULTS Thirty-five identified but only 30 (mean age 48.3 years, range 24-86) could be contacted; they 31 operations. Soon surgery (the first 48 h), 22 (73%) the little or no pain; 70% and 90% able eat drink, respectively; 59% complained numbness 75% tightness mouth. At discharge 6 days pain 10% moderate-to-severe pain, 39% numbness, 52% time interview, 16% duration 13.6 months) 32% mouth 20.9 months). answer question whether would have their cheek mucosa harvested again if required, 74% responded 'yes', 3% 'no', 23% mixed feelings. CONCLUSIONS is good operation, as most satisfied, it not without should adequately informed.