Care after Hypospadias surgery in Delhi
Hypospadias is a common congenital problem which can be corrected by surgery. Post operative care of hypospadias surgery is equally important as it needs care of pain, infection, dressing and urinary tube (catheter). Post operative care after hypospadias repair Includes : The child will require analgesics, usually paracetamol for surgical site pain. He may have spasmodic pains because of the urinary catheter which can sometimes irritate the bladder wall. To prevent this child will be given anticholinergic drugs (Tropan). Besides the child will be given antibiotics to prevent the risk of infection and laxatives in case of constipation. The most important is to take care of urinary pipe (catheter). We prefer using double diaper in children less than 3 years old. The diaper which is inside needs to be changed if it gets soiled with stool while the outer diaper which soaks urine needs to be changed on regular basis. The purpose of using double diaper is to avoid mixing ...