complications
Last reviewed 01/2018
- 1% of boys need reoperation for bleeding or evacuation of haematoma
- ulceration and suppuration occur occasionally
- dysuria due to urethral meatitis. Some recommend the use of topical chloramphenicol to prevent meatitis from progressing to meatal stenosis
- discomfort, so not able to wear underpants for over a week after the procedure (occurs in 25%). The use of petroleum jelly prevents sticking to underwear and may ease discomfort
- removal of too much or too little skin (1)
- rarely septicaemia
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