meatotomy
Pronunciation: mee-ah-TOT-oh-mee
Surgical incision of the urethral meatus to relieve stenosis or improve urinary flow.
Full Definition
Meatotomy involves surgical division of the urethral meatus to address stenosis or improve voiding function. The procedure is typically performed as a minor outpatient surgery using local anesthesia or sedation. Indications include meatal stenosis causing urinary retention, deflected urinary stream, or post-operative complications following hypospadias repair. The technique involves a controlled incision along the ventral aspect of the meatus, followed by careful hemostasis. Post-operative care includes regular dilation to prevent re-stenosis. Documentation requires description of the technique used and indication for intervention.
Usage
Usage note: Specify ventral or dorsal approach and post-operative dilation protocol.
In Context
- "Meatotomy was performed to address severe meatal stenosis causing urinary retention." — Day surgery report
- "The patient required meatotomy following complications from previous hypospadias repair." — Revision surgery note