How do you bandage the penis after hypospadias repair, and how long do you leave the dressing in place?
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Urology · Nationwide Children’s / The Ohio State University
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I place a credit card-sized Tegaderm cut to penis length on all my hypospadias repairs. On rare occasions, with a very proximal hypospadias with increased concern for hematoma, I will place a Coban wrap. All dressings stay on for 48 hours, and the family removes them in the bath.
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Urology · Children's Wisconsin
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I place Telfa lined with Vaseline, wrapped in 1-inch Kerlix, sandwiched with credit card-sized Tegaderms. The dressing comes off in 48 hours in the bath, but if it is difficult for the families to remove, I also tell them that our team can help remove them when they come back for the catheter remova...
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