Patients with hidden penis rubbing povidone-iodine after surgery is effective, povidone-iodine is a commonly used clinical disinfectant, for the skin, mucous membrane disinfection is relatively good, can effectively kill bacteria, and less irritation.
The surgery for patients with hidden penis is a relatively superficial surgery, the surgery is mainly for local skin shaping, the use of povidone-iodine for disinfection after the surgery can effectively kill the pathogenic microorganisms that may exist around the wound, and keep the wound clean, in order to facilitate the wound to heal on time.
If necessary, intravenous antibiotics are also needed to prevent infection after the operation, if there is no cephalosporin antibiotic allergy, ceftriaxone sodium, cefaclor and other drugs can be used to prevent infection.
Overall, patients with cryptorchid penis can use iodophor to disinfect after surgery, but it needs to be operated by a professional doctor in the early postoperative period.