Comparing two layers in hypospadias repair for young boys
Part of Genetic & congenital, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways to add an extra layer during hypospadias repair surgery in young boys. One method uses a material made from your child's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin), and the other uses a small flap of tissue from the penis. The goal is to see which method helps the healing better.
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Who can take part
- Your child must have distal hypospadias (the opening is near the tip of the penis).
- The penis must bend less than 30 degrees when straightened during surgery.
- Your child should be between 6 months and 5 years old.
- They cannot have had any prior surgery for hypospadias.
- They must not have any genetic syndrome or bleeding disorder.
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