Urethrocutaneous fistula following hypospadias repair: regional anesthesia and other factors

Urethrocutaneous fistula is a well‐known complication of hypospadias surgery. A recent prospective study by Kundra et al. (Pediatr Anesth 2012) has suggested that caudal anesthesia may increase the risk of fistula formation. We sought to evaluate this possible association and determine if any other novel factors may be associated with fistula formation.

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