prevent infection that could decrease kidney function
allow the child to develop normal urinary control
improve the child's physical appearance
avoid future problems with sexual function
Some children are unable to develop adequate urinary control and may later need further urinary repair.
Convalescence:
The length of hospitalization depends on how severe the defect is, if there are other problems, and how many stages of surgical correction are needed. Complete healing can take 4 to 6 weeks.
Review Date: 5/12/2004
Reviewed By: Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., University Hospital, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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