Buried penis: Parental Perceptions and Surgical Options (Brief Communication)

Abstract

Buried penis is a rare congenital anomaly due to dysplasia of the dartos fascia and lack of penile skin fixation to the Buck’s fascia. This report describes an experience with 8 boys with buried penis. In young children, the parental concerns were invisible penis, dribbling of urine and smelly urine. Unfurling of inner prepuce appears to be suitable for severe variety of buried penis, while Z- Plasty is suitable for mild or moderate varieties.