OBJECTIVE Medical device use is currently approved for males without preputial or major penile scrotal abnormalities for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC). We determined the prevalence of preputial abnormalities at a busy VMMC centre in Soweto, South Africa. METHODS This was a cross-sectional record review at a high-volume VMMC centre in South Africa. We collated pre-circumcision dem...

The direct fluorescent antibody test (DFAT) for the diagnosis of Bovine Genital Campylobacteriosis was assessed for its detection limit, observer effect, sensitivity and specificity. In addition, the specificity of the fluorescent conjugate was tested against Campylobacter sp, Arcobacter sp, Helicobacter sp, E. coli and other bacteria from the preputial flora. Ten - fold dilutions of C. fetus s...

Preputial gland neoplasms in the Fischer 344 rat are relatively uncommon tumors with a prevalence of approximately 3% in the National Toxicology Program data base. They occur late in life, are well differentiated, and rarely metastasize. Based on studies through 4 serial passages, 10 well-differentiated preputial gland neoplasms transplanted into the mammary fat pads of syngeneic recipients gre...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this article is to evaluate a new method of DIEP flap neurotization using a reliably located recipient nerve. We hypothesize that neurotization by this method (with either nerve conduit or direct nerve coaptation) will have a positive effect on sensory recovery. METHODS Fifty-seven deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps were performed on 35 patients. Neurot...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Salvage laryngectomy following organ preservation therapy is a frequent condition that exposes patients to pharyngocutaneous and pharyngotracheal fistulas. Definitive treatment frequently requires well vascularized tissue harvested from the chest. To limit tracheostoma obstruction, a thin and pliable flap is preferable. The internal mammary artery perforator (IMAP) island ...

SUMMARY This study described a technique for reconstruction of a large lateral thoracic region defect after locally advanced breast cancer resection that allows for full coverage of the defect and primary closure of the flap donor site. The authors performed reconstruction using the newly designed 180-degree rotationally-divided latissimus-dorsi-musculocutaneous flap in a 42-year-old woman for ...

Prolapse of the penis through an iatrogenic incision on the right side of the preputial base in a five year old dromedary camel was handled surgically and the organ was successfully replaced into the preputial cavity. The condition occurred as a result of draining an abscess at the base of the prepuce by a quack about eight months earlier. The reason to report this case lies in its peculiarity ...

Three different methods of collecting preputial material for bacteriological examination were compared using 3 bulls infected with Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus. The first method utilised a specially designed instrument to scrape the preputial and penile mucosa, int he second method plastic pipettes were used to aspirate material and the third method involved washing the preputial cavity wit...