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Edward F. Reda, M.D.
Israel Franco, M.D.
Steven C. Friedman, M.D.
Lane S. Palmer, M.D.
Jordan Gitlin, M.D.
Paul F. Zelkovic, M.D.
Jaime Freyle, M.D.
Lori Landau-Dyer, M.D.
Stanley J. Kogan, M.D.
Richard N. Schlussel, M.D.
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Ureteral Reimplantation
Dressings
Upon discharge your child will have a paper strip bandage over the incision site. This dressing will peel off on its own. After the dressing peels off it is not necessary to cover the incision site. The suture line will appear hard to the touch and will bulge at different times. This is normal
Note: Your child may have some wetting accidents, blood in the urine, burning on urination and/or frequency for two to four weeks after discharge. These symptoms will gradually decrease and eventually disappear over time. These symptoms can be relieved by Tylenol or Pyridium if prescribed. Ptridium, will soothe the burning but will turn the urine orange (it may permanently stain contact lenses or tile).
Bathing
Upon discharge your child may resume regular baths or showers, but for no longer than five minutes during the first two weeks post-operatively unless otherwise directed by your doctor. The paper strip dressing may get wet.
Activity
AVOID strenuous activity including, but not limited to, the following: sports, running and jumping, wrestling, swimming, and riding a bicycle. Your child may ride in the car with the car seat straps in their usual position and walk up and down stairs.
School – your child may return to school to sit in class when he/she feels up to it. Gym and physical activity are not permitted for 1 month after discharge from the hospital. Please request a note for your school excusing your child from gym, access to a school elevator, and a second set of textbooks to be kept at home so as to avoid carrying heavy book bags.
Medications
Unless otherwise directed restart the preoperative antibiotics. For any discomfort give your child Tylenol (acetaminophen) as directed or other pain medication ordered by the doctor. Please avoid constipation post-operatively. This may cause burning on urination. Increase the intake of fluids, especially water and juices. Adding fiber will also help to avoid constipation.
Post-Operative Office Visits
Your child should be seen for a post-operative visit in 7-10 days unless otherwise directed by your surgeon. Please schedule an appointment by calling our office.
In Case Of Emergency
Call the regular office number to reach the answering service.
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