Division of Urology

Your Child Recently Had Surgery

Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions or concerns.

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: 215-590-2754
Any other time (nights, weekends or holidays): 215-590-1000 and ask for the urologist on call

Please call the doctor if your child has:

Fever above 101.5° F by mouth or over 102.5°F rectally
Difficulty going to the bathroom (urinating)
The drainage tube appears to be falling out, if the tube falls out, or if urine is not dripping out of the tube
A hard or large belly or abdomen (distended bladder)
Continued vomiting the day after surgery, cannot keep fluids down
Infection of surgery site: green or yellow drainage from the incision, foul odor
Urine draining from the incision
Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure
Bleeding that comes out beyond the edges of the dressing
Pain not relieved by pain medication

Main Number: 215-590-1000
Physician Referral Service: 1-800-879-2467
Coordinates: 39.9486937, -75.1929596
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