Pediatric Urology

[livingwith]

my know three yr old was born with two holes. After two ultra sounds and a 2 hr trip and alot of stress from his not current ped, we deciced not to cottect the physical part of the problem, but now with potty issues not advancing, I wonder if I should have the blind hole closed off and will thid be a cosmectic conern for him in the future anyone been through this?
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[gnl714]

Hi there,

My son was born with his little opening off to one side. It didn't seem like a big deal til he tried to tinkle on a tree outside (as we were starting potty training) and it kept shooting him either in the eye or over his left shoulder! Sounds funny and, well it was, but I didn't want him performing locker room tricks later in life. So we had a very simple little operation that fixed it. He didn't need any special care, except a little Tylenol. I'd talk to your urologist, but if it's a simple operation I'd do it. And if you're worried just get another opinion.

Good Luck,
Lauri