# Delayed Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap as a Robust Reconstructive Option for Penile Shaft Defects: A Case Report and Literature Review

## TL;DR

This paper presents a successful case of using a delayed SIEA flap to reconstruct a large penile shaft defect, offering a reliable surgical option.

## Contribution

The paper introduces the delayed SIEA flap as a novel and effective reconstructive method for complex penile shaft defects.

## Key findings

- The delayed SIEA flap provided successful reconstruction of a large penile shaft defect.
- The flap is described as a safe, easy, and robust option for complex penile reconstruction.
- The case demonstrates the versatility of the SIEA flap in difficult reconstructive scenarios.

## Abstract

Penile skin defects may result from burns, traumatic injuries, and necrotizing infections. Existing research recognizes the critical role of reconstructive options, which include skin grafting, local pedicled flaps, and free tissue transfer. However, this study aimed to report a unique case of a large full-thickness skin defect of the penile shaft and its reconstruction using the versatile delayed superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) flap with good outcomes, which is a safe, easy, and robust option in difficult scenarios.