Ketamine as a detumescence agent during hypospadias repair.
Ketamine hydrochloride was used successfully to produce detumescence in 7 children undergoing hypospadias repair. There have been no complications or side effects. We recommend ketamine hydrochloride as a useful adjunct in managing corporeal erections during urologic procedures.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000601:surgery*; D007649:Ketamine; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery*
D007649:Ketamine