Neonatal Urinary Outflow Obstruction Requiring Early Circumcision
Published: 2019-09-03
Page: 55-59
Issue: 2019 - Volume 2 [Issue 2]
Durodola Adewumi Ojeniyi *
Department of Family Medicine, Bowen University Iwo and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Adeleke Olumide
Department of Family Medicine, Bowen University Iwo and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Alao Michael Abel
Department of Paediatrics, Bowen University Iwo and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Amole Isaac Olusayo
Department of Family Medicine, Bowen University Iwo and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Adesina Adesope
Department of Family Medicine, Bowen University Iwo and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To report a rare case of neonatal urinary outflow obstruction warranting early circumcision.
Presentation of Case: We are reporting a case of 36 hour old term male neonate who had early circumcision done on account of acute urinary retention secondary to urinary outflow obstruction.
Discussion: Acute urinary retention from prepucial obstruction is rather a rare entity in neonates. Similarly, circumcision is usually performed within the first several days of life to ensure that the infant is stable.
Conclusion: In cases of reversible urinary obstruction, because the degree and duration of obstruction are the chief determinants of renal dysfunction, early recognition and treatment are the keys to preventing renal loss.
Keywords: Meatal stenosis, obstruction, neonate, emergency circumcision.