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Benefit From Taking The Second Opinion For Failed Hypospadias Surgery - Dr Prashant Jain

Introduction Hypospadias surgery  is done to correct the hypospadias in children. The complications of surgery reduces if the surgery is done at an early age. Despite advanced technologies, there may be complications after  hypospadias surgery . Why Complications Occurs After Hypospadias Surgery? Post-surgical complications after  hypospadias surgery  occur due to the following reasons: Accumulation of scar tissue Reduced blood supply The reconstructed and original tissue does not unite properly. Transplanted tissue necrosis Hematoma Urine extravasation Post-operative infection Poor surgical techniques Complications Of Hypospadias Surgery The success rate of hypospadias surgery, in the past, was poor. With the advancement of technology and trained surgeons, the complications with hypospadias surgery are fewer. However, in certain cases, children may suffer  hypospadias surgery  complications. Some of the complications with hypospadias surgery are: Curvature...

Ureterocele: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment - Dr Prashant Jain

  Introduction A ureterocele is a condition that involves swelling of the terminal end of ureter. Ureter joins the kidney with the bladder. It is formed as aresult of obstruction at the junction of ureter and bladder. The condition can be detected during pregnanacy on antenatal scan. Also it can present with symptoms of urinary tract infection and urinary incontinence. Ureterocele The condition can be unilateral or bilateral and sometimes may be associated with duplex system i.e. one kidney is supplied with two ureters. The condion as a result of obstruction can cause hydronephrosis with back pressure changes in kidney.Sometimes it can associated with vesicoureteric reflux. Symptoms Of Ureterocele Your child may experience the following symptoms due to ureterocele: Abdominal pain Urinary tract infection Frequent urination Painful urination Burning sensation during urination Fever Urinary Incontinenece Causes Of Ureterocele The exact reason for this condition is not known. The condi...

Endourology treatment In Delhi, India

  Endourology   is a branch of urology in which small internal endoscopes and instrumentation are used to see into the urinary tract and perform surgery. The branch deals with the diagnosis and treatment of the genitourinary tract, urinary bladder, and urethra.   Endourology treatments   are decided upon the patient’s age and disease severity. Cystoscopy  allows the surgeon to look into the bladder’s lining and the urethra. A hollow tube, also known as a cystoscope, is inserted into the urethra and slowly pushed up into the bladder. It is a multi-purpose serving method as it can help diagnose bladder diseases and also treat them. D J stenting D J stenting stands for “Double J Stent.” It is used to manage urinary obstructions commonly. It is a small tube that is placed in the path between the kidney and the bladder. The shape looks like a ‘J’ and a mirrored ‘J’ on the bottom. D J stenting keeps the ureter open all the time and helps it dilate. It also flushes out...