Objectives: To compare 21 days versus 10 days bladder catheterization after hypospadias repair. Methods: After approval from ethical committee, Randomised controlled trial performed, in which 196 male patients were enrolled in the study that was conducted at department of pediatric surgery, Children hospital, Lahore. All patients underwent Snodgrass procedure. Group-1 patients were considered for 10 days bladder catheterization for hypospadias repair and group-2 patients were catheterized for 21 days. Complications were documented on follow-up visits in group 1 at 1 week (17 days), 3 weeks (34 days), and 6 weeks (51 days) after catheter removal. In group 2 at 1 week (day 28th), 3 weeks (day 42nd), 6 weeks (day 63rd) after catheter removal. Results: The mean age in group-1 and group-2 was 7.25 ± 3.22 years and 6.29±3.02 years. There were significantly less cases of urethrocutaneous fistula in group 2 when compared to group 1. Urethro-cutaneous fistulas (UCF) developed in 13(13.26%) ,11(11.22%) and 10 (10.2%) cases at 1, 3, and 6 weeks post catheter removal follow up in group 1. While in group 2 UCF developed in 4 (4.08%), 3(3.1%) and 2(2.04%) at 1, 3, and 6 weeks follow up. There were 5(5.2%) and 4(4.1%) cases of post-operative wound infection in groups 1 and 2 respectively (p-value = 0.500). Wound dehiscence was seen in 1 (1.02%) case in group 1 and was not seen in group 2(p value =0.500). glans dehiscence was not seen in group 1 while 1 (1.02%) case seen in group 2 (p value 0.500). Conclusion: We conclude that 21 days catheterization after hypospadias repair gives better outcome and fewer complications when compared to 10 days catheterization. Keywords: Bladder catheterization; Hypospadias repair; Fistula formation. How to cite: Abdullah M., Saleem M., Zafar M.G., Sattar M.F., Hasnain I, Wasti R.A. Comparison of 21 Days Versus 10 Days Bladder Catheterization for Hypospadias Repair. Esculapio 2021;17(02):187-190.
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