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==Background== | |||
*Unable to retract foreskin over glans | *Unable to retract foreskin over glans | ||
*Most uncircumcised infants have normal, physiologic phimosis | *Most uncircumcised infants have normal, physiologic phimosis | ||
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*Only emergency if causes acute urinary retention | *Only emergency if causes acute urinary retention | ||
==Work-Up== | |||
*Ensure that pt able to urinate | *Ensure that pt able to urinate | ||
==Treatment== | |||
*Dilation of foreskin and foley cathether if urinary retention is present | *Dilation of foreskin and foley cathether if urinary retention is present | ||
==Disposition== | |||
Discharge | Discharge | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 31 March 2012
Background
- Unable to retract foreskin over glans
- Most uncircumcised infants have normal, physiologic phimosis
- Nearly all cases resolve by 5yr of age
- Only emergency if causes acute urinary retention
Work-Up
- Ensure that pt able to urinate
Treatment
- Dilation of foreskin and foley cathether if urinary retention is present
Disposition
Discharge
See Also
Source
Tintinalli