Meatotomy is the surgery done to widen the opening of the hole called urethral meatus with no stitching. Meatotomy is often done when the meatus is too narrow, a condition called meatal stenosis or urethral stricture in young, circumcised males. It is a safe and painless procedure that can be done even when the child is 3 months old.
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My 7-year-old son gets a few drops of urine on his pants after circumcision. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to consult about my son, who has got a urinary problem: He is seven years old. He got circumcised when he was about one year of age. It has been almost a year when we observed that he always get a few drops on his pants. It is just a drop of urine or few, but very smelly. For... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.There is a possibility that your son may be suffering from meatal stenosis, a commonly known complication of circumcision. Urinary dribbling around the glans can occur post circumcision. It might be the reason for soakage of undergarments with a foul smell. Proper cleani... Read Full »