Instructions after circumcision

Instructions
after
circumcision
Please contact:
Capio Cityklinikens operationsmottagning
(Capio Citykliniken’s Operations Outpatients)
Tel. +46 (0)270 00 40 or +046 (0)270 00 00 (switchboard)
Address: Clemenstorget 5, SE-211 20 Lund
Engelska v1 feb 2011
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ll or most of the foreskin is removed. The glans will thereby be
exposed. The skin of the glans will often need several months
to get used to the absence of foreskin. To prevent the skin of the
glans from drying, cracking or becoming ulcerous during this
transitional period it is best to apply an ointment after going to
the toilet and after a bath or washing. A mild, fatty skin ointment
such as white Vaseline can be applied around the urethral orifice.
This may be necessary for 3–4 weeks after the operation.
Out & about
The child can be out and about as from the day after the operation. A clean
protective dressing and vaseline are recommended.
Shower & bath
The child can shower 2-3 days after the operation and have a bath after 1 week.
Gymnastics & sport
The child should not take part for the first 2–3 weeks after the operation.
To be bought from a pharmacy before the operation
White vaseline, dressing (10 x 10 cm, non-sterile) and narrow sticking plaster/Micropore tape for sensitive skin. Alvedon and Xylocaine against
pain.
Urination
Smarting pain when peeing will sometimes means that the child will hold
back for as long as possible. These symptoms will pass within a few days.
Allow the child to drink as normal. A thin layer of Xylocaine should be
applied in conjunction with nappy changes and going to the toilet for the
first 3–4 days after the operation.
Stitches
The foreskin is sewn using thread that dissolves and falls out of its own accord.
School
The child will usually need to be absent from school for between a few
days and a week.
Cycling
Cycling is allowed. Exercise care!
What to do in the event of complications
Foreskin operations always entail some swelling of the penis. The swelling
will usually increase during the first days after the operation. Any infection
of the wound will cause severe reddening of the skin, a high temperature
and possibly pus. An examination by a nurse or doctor at the nearest
health centre will then be necessary. In the first 24 hours after the operation
the wound will tend to bleed easily. Heavy bleeding is very rare, but if it
does occur go to A&E or paediatric A&E.