A longitudinally split rabbit segmental gracilis to simulate penile erectile function: anatomic basis and animal models

作者：Yi, J.; Yu, D-Z.; Wang, H.; Liu, A.; Fang, F.; Hou, Q.; Han, T.; Zhu, X-H.^*; Jiang, H.^*

来源：European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2016, 20(1): 12-19.

• Gracilis
• Sihler's intramuscular nerve staining
• Vascular perfusion
• Subunit
• Erectile function

OBJECTIVE: The gracilis was once applied in reconstructing erectile function but its appearance was bulky. We aimed to design a model meeting the requirements of both reducing volume and retaining function.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The gracilis muscles of 6 rabbits were harvested, applied colorful vascular perfusion and modified Sihler's intramuscular nerve staining. According to their intramuscular nerves and blood vessels, 9 rabbit right gracilis muscles were then longitudinally split into two halves. The anterior muscle bundle was selected as the functional unit and blood supply.
RESULTS: The intramuscular nerves and vessels were simultaneously presented on a same specimen. Their relationship suggested gracilis muscle to be composed of two relatively independent subunits. The reconstructed penis survived well, simulating erectile action satisfactorily.
DISCUSSION: The penis model reconstructed with longitudinally split rabbit segmental gracilis myocutaneous flap had met the requirements of both restoring erectile function and improving the appearance.

• 出版日期2016-1
• 单位中国人民解放军海军总医院; 中国人民解放军第二军医大学