Hidden Penis in Children: Evaluation of Outcomes and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Background: There are many categories in hidden penises usually differentiation among the terms includes: concealed (before circumcision), trapped (cicatricial or scarred) after circumcision), and buried (associated with adolescence and obesity).Methods: From December 2014 to August 2015, we evaluated 10 patients (6 months-10 years old) with buried penises, concealed penises, trapped penises and webbed penises that were surgically. All the patients were scheduled for regular follow-up at 1, 4, and 12 weeks postoperatively.Results: l0 patients underwent surgical repair, all buried and concealed patients had penile degloving and penile fixation. All patients reported much improved urinary function, and all patients stated that they were pleased or very happy with their outcome Conclusions: Children with hidden penis are can be psychologically affected and have a risk for social trauma. The wide variety of approaches to correcting this problem reflects the different perceptions of etiology. Treatment for hidden penis should aim to restore an aesthetic and functional penis.