A child operated for circumcision for meatal stenosis has urine retention recurrently, what is the most likely cause?: (A) Recurrence of meatal stenosis, (B) Recurrent scab formation, (C) Urinary tract infection, (D) Failed circumcision
Answer is B. Ans. b (Recurrent scab formation). (Ref. Bailey & Love, 25th/78.)# Circumcision may benefit boys with recurrent UTI and urinary tract abnormality or boys who need to catheterize regularly (e.g. spina bifida).# But complications like bleeding, infection, and damage to glans and scab formation can be hazardous.