Characteristics and management of post‐circumcision Urethrocutaneous Fistula: a retrospective study in surgical units in Cameroon

Abstract

Urethrocutaneous fistula is a major and frequent complication of circumcision mostly practiced by non-qualified personnel on children aged 24 months. The usual presentation is micturition with a bifid stream occurring on average 3 months after circumcision. Coronal fistulas are the commoner location. Simple closure, Thiersch-Duplay-Snodgrass and Mathieu technique appear to be safe with the advantages of low recurrence rate. An accurate diagnosis with a timeframe respecting the principles of fistula surgery combined with regular follow-up is mandatory for good long-term results with a low recurrence rate. Further prospective studies on the factors affecting the formation of urethrocutaneous fistula should be performed to prevent this complication of circumcision.