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Детский хирург, Детский уролог и Детский лапароскопический хирург
Hypospadias for parents
Risk and complications of hypospadias surgery
How successful is hypospadias surgery in babies?
A hypospadias repair has a high rate of success. Most repairs last a lifetime, and child’s penis will function normally and healthily.
Complications - Early
All surgical procedures carry some risk. Some early risks of hypospadias repair include:
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Anesthesia risks.
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Healing problems.
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Infection.
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Mass of clotted blood (hematoma).
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Swelling.
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Bruising.
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Medium to long term complications
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Wounds break down. The transplanted skin may not take to the new area.
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Urethrocutaneous fistula. A urethrocutaneous (yer-ree-thro-cue-tay-nee-us) fistula is a hole that forms in the skin of your child's penis and is deep enough to reach their urethra. Pee may leak from a fistula. A fistula may form months or years after a hypospadias repair.
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Urethral stricture. Scarring can narrow their urethra. A narrow urethra can affect how pee flows and create pressure on their kidneys, prostate, bladder and testicles (testes).
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Urethral diverticulum. A bulge in their urethra forms a fluid-filled pouch.
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Shortening of the penis. If you or your child has a hypospadias repair during puberty or post-puberty, their penis may get shorter.
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Recurrent curvature of the penis. Sometimes after a procedure, their penis may return to its previous curved shape.
Other complications
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Weak pee stream or pain when peeing.
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Pain in testicles, sides or lower back.
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Lumps or hard spots on the penis.
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Discomfort during sex.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs).