Genitourinary Disorders Flashcards

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Assessment Parameters for GU Disorder

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  • burning
  • changes in voiding pattern
  • foul-smelling urine
  • discharge
  • pain, irritation, discomfort
  • blood in urine
  • edema
  • masses
  • flank/abdominal pain; cramps
  • n/v, fever, trauma
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What is the bladder capacity of a newborn?

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30 mL

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At what age does a child’s bladder become adult sized?

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1 year

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At what anatomic location would a dull sound indicating a full bladder be heard?

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above the symphysis pubis

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Important Past Medical Hx for GU Disorder

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  • maternal polyhydramnios
  • oligohydramnios
  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • alcohol/cocaine ingestion
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Important Neonate hx for GU

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  • presence of single umbilical artery
  • abdominal mass
  • chromosome abnormality
  • congenital malformation
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Important Family hx for GU

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  • renal disease or uropathology
  • chronic UTI’s
  • renal calculi
  • history of parental enuresis
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Lab/Diagnostic Tests for GU

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  • urinalysis
  • urine culture
  • renal ultrasound
  • VCUG
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VCUG’s are not usually performed until when?

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Until the child has been treated w/ antibiotics for at least 48 hours

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What is the expected urine output in the infant and child?

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0.5-2 mL/kg/hr

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What is necessary for accurate urine culture results?

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obtaining a clean or sterile urine specimen

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What is a critical component of nursing care related to renal disorders?

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Close monitoring of serum blood counts and electrolytes

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What is Suprapubic Aspiration used for?

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obtaining a sterile urine specimen from the neonate or young infant

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Anticholinergic Agents

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  • used for UT spasms or contractions; control nocturnal enuresis
  • increase fluid intake
  • avoid in febrile child
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Desmopressin

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  • decreases volume of urine in child w/ nocturnal enuresis
  • nasal spray
  • administer at bedtime; alternate nares
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Desmopressin may cause what?

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Nasal irritation
Nausea
Flushing
Headaches

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Corticosteroids

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  • administer w/ food
  • may mask signs of infection
  • do NOT stop abruptly
  • monitor for Cushing syndrome
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Furosemide (Lasix):Diuretics

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  • administer w/ food or milk do decrease GI upset
  • monitor BP, renal function, and electrolytes
  • may cause photosensitivity
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Bladder Exstrophy

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congenital defect resulting in bladder being open and exposed outside of the abdomen

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Postop Care for Bladder Exstrophy

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  • prevent infection
  • keep infant supine
  • quickly change diapers
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Catheterizing if Bladder Tissue is present

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If tissue is present, surgery reconstruction of bladder w/in pelvis and reconstruction of urethra-INDWELLING catheter and medications for bladder spasms

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What medications are used for bladder spasms?

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Oxybutynin
Belladonna
Opioid suppository

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Catheterizing if Bladder Tissue is NOT present

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  • Bladder is removed and a continent urinary reservoir is created
  • Stoma is created on abdominal wall w/ access to reservoir
  • Catheterization about 4x/day
  • urine is often cloudy due to location
  • HIGH RISK for latex allergy
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Hypospadias

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urethral defect in which the opening of the penis is on the ventral surface

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Epispadias

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urethral defect where opening is on the dorsal surface of the penis

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When is Hypospadias/Epispadias usually repaired?

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by 1 year of age

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Complications of Hypospadias/Epispadias if not corrected

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  • not capable of aiming correctly when standing
  • infertility
  • body image/self esteem issues
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What to assess for w/ Hypospadias/Epispadias?

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  • Chordee
  • Cryptorchidism
  • hydrocele
  • inguinal hernia
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Chordee

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fibrous band causing the penis to curve downward

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Cryptorchidism

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undescended testicles

  • can lead to sterility and increased risk of testicular cancer
  • requires surgery
  • if not descended by 6 months-surgery
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Hydronephrosis

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condition in which the pelvis and calyces of the kidneys are dilated

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What are some causes of Hydronephrosis?

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  • congenital defect
  • result of obstructive uropathy
  • secondary to vesicoureteral reflux
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S/S of Hydronephrosis reported in Health History

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  • failure to thrive
  • intermittent hematuria
  • abdominal mass
  • s/s of UTI
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Vesicoureteral Reflux

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condition in which urine from the bladder flows back up the ureters

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If the urine if infected and the kidney’s are exposed to bacteria then vesicoureteral reflux could lead to?

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Pyelonephritis

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36
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Primary VUR results from what?

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Congenital abnormality at the vesicoureteral junction that results in incompetence of the valve

37
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Secondary VUR is related to what?

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Other structural or functional problems such as neurogenic bladder, bladder dysfunction, or bladder outlet obstruction

38
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How is VUR graded?

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according to severity

39
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The goal of therapeutic management for VUR is what?

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preventing pyelonephritis, renal scarring, and development of HTN later in life

40
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Which grades of VUR usually warrant surgery?

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III, IV, V

41
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Teaching for Preventing Infection for VUR

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  • empty bladder completely
  • perineal hygiene
  • toileting hygiene
  • antibiotic therapy as prescribed
  • give meds at bedtime b/c of urinary stasis overnight
42
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UTI

A

infection of the urinary tract most commonly affecting the bladder

43
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What is most often the cause of an UTI?

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Most often occurs as a result of bacteria ascending to the bladder via the urethra

44
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UTI is most often cause by which bacteria?

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E.coli

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S/S of UTI

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  • jaundice
  • increased RR
  • perineal redness/irritation
  • blood,dark, cloudy, mucus, foul odor in urine
  • pallor
  • edema
  • elevated BP
  • distended bladder
  • abdominal mass
  • tenderness
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Lab/Diagnostic Tests for UTI

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  • urinalysis
  • urine culture
  • renal ultrasound
  • VCUG
47
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Enuresis

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continued incontinence of urine past the age of toilet training

48
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Nocturnal Enuresis usually resolves by what age?

A

6

49
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Enuresis may occur secondary to what physical disorders?

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  • diabetes mellitus or insipidus
  • sickle cell anemia
  • ectopic ureter
  • urethral obstruction
50
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What are the most frequent causes of daytime enuresis?

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dysfunctional voiding or holding of urine

51
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What are the most frequent causes of nocturnal enuresis?

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  • high fluid intake in evening
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • sexual abuse
  • family hx
  • inappropriate family expectations
52
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Nephrotic Syndrome

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occurs as a result of increased glomerular basement membrane permeability, which allows abnormal loss of protein in the urine

53
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What is key to look for in nephrotic syndrome?

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periorbital edema

54
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Nursing Management of Nephrotic Syndrome

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  • promote diuresis; administer corticosteroids/furosemide
  • watch for hypokalemia
  • weigh daily
  • prevent infection
  • monitor temp
  • administer PCV vaccine
  • notify if exposed to chickenpox
55
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How long do you have to wait to deliver live vaccines if child is taking corticosteroids?

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2 weeks

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Acute Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis

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immune processes injure the glomeruli

  • occurs following an infection
  • occurs b/t ages 5-12
  • progresses to uremia and renal failure
57
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What will urine reveal w/ APSG?

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proteinuria and hematuria

  • tea colored or cola colored or even dirty green
  • elevated ASO titer
58
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Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome is defined by what 3 features?

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  • hemolytic anemia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • acute renal failure
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Therapeutic Management for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

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  • maintain fluid balance
  • correct HTN, acidosis, electrolyte imbalances
  • replenish circulating RBC
  • provide dialysis
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S/S of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

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  • pallor
  • toxic appearance
  • edema
  • oliguria
  • anuria
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Causes of HUS

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  • antecedent diarrheal illness
  • idiopathic
  • inherited
  • drug related
  • malignancies
  • transplantation
  • malignant HTN
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Renal Failure

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condition in which the kidneys cannot concentrate urine, conserve electrolytes, or excrete waste products
-acute or chronic

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Acute Renal Failure

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  • sudden, often reversible, decline in renal function that results in the accumulation of metabolic toxins as well as fluid/electrolyte imbalance
  • when it continues to progress it becomes chronic
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End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

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chronic renal failure requiring long term dialysis or renal transplantation

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Nursing Goals for Child w/ ESRD

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  • promoting growth and development
  • removing waste products and maintaining fluid balance
  • encourage psychosocial well-being
  • supporting/educating family
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Peritoneal Dialysis

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uses abdominal cavity as a semipermeable membrane to help remove excess fluid and waste products

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Hemodialysis

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removes toxins and excess fluid from the blood by pumping the child’s blood through a hemodialysis machine and then reinfusing the blood into the child

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Female Reproductive Organ Disorders

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  • labial adhesions
  • vulvovaginitis
  • pelvic inflammatory disease
  • menstrual disorders
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Labial Adhesions

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“Labial fusion”

partial or complete adherence of the labia minora

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Vulvovaginitis

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inflammation of the vulva and vagina

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Causes of Vulvovaginitis

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  • bacterial or yeast overgrowth
  • chemical factors: bubble baths, soaps, perfumes
  • poor hygiene
  • tight clothing
  • persistent scratching
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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inflammation of the upper female genital tract and nearby structures

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What are the 2 most common causes of PID?

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gonorrhea and chlamydia

74
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Phimosis

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foreskin of the penis cannot be retracted

  • normal in the newborn
  • topical steroid BID x 1 month
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Paraphimosis

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more serious disorder characterized by retraction of the phimotic prepuce which causes a constricting band behind the gland of the penis and results in incarceration if left untreated

76
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Treatment for Paraphimosis

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  • reduction of the prepuce of a small dorsal incision to release foreskin
  • circumcision
77
Q

What is considered a medical emergency for males?

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swollen reddened penis and can quickly result in necrosis

78
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Hygiene for Uncircumcised Male

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  • foreskin does NOT normally retract in newborn
  • change diaper frequently and wash penis daily
  • older infant foreskin retracts clean around glans once a week
  • dry area prior to replacing foreskin
  • always replace foreskin
  • teach preschool age to retract foreskin and clean during bath
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Benefits of Circumcision

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decreased incidence of UTI’s, STI’s, AIDS, and penile cancer and in female partners a decreased occurrence of cervical cancer

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Complications of Circumcision

A

alterations in meatus, unintentional removal of excessive amounts of foreskin, or damage to the glans penis

81
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Hydrocele

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fluid in the scrotal sac

  • benign/self limiting
  • spontaneously resolves by age 1
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Variocele

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venous varicosity along the spermatic cord

  • swollen scrotal sac
  • mass on one or both sides and bluish discoloration
  • spermatic veins feel worm-like
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Testicular Torsion

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a testicle is abnormally attached to the scrotum and twisted

  • requires immediate surgery
  • most common in boys ages 12-18 yrs
84
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Testicular Torsion can result in what if left untreated?

A

ischemia leading to infertility

85
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Epididymitis

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inflammation of the epididymis

  • caused by infection w/ bacteria
  • rarely occurs before puberty
86
Q

What is the most common cause of pain in the scrotum?

A

Epididymitis

87
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If Epididymitis occurs before puberty it may be a result of what?

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urethral or bladder infection related to urogenital anomaly

88
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Therapeutic Management of Epididymitis

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directed toward eradicating bacteria

  • encourage rest w/ scrotum elevated
  • ice packs
  • analgesics/antibiotics
89
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What can Epididymitis cause if left untreated?

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Scrotal abscess
Testicular infarction
Infertility