Effect of Caudal vs. Penile Block on the Incidence of Hypospadias Complications Following Primary Repairs: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Our data suggest that meatal location, older age, extreme prematurity and surgical duration are associated with increased incidence of complications (urethrocutaneous fistula and glanular dehiscence) following hypospadias correction. Analgesic block was not associated with increased hypospadias complication risk.