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Complications

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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  • 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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