It is the collection of jelly like colorless thick fluid deep under the skin from the bone mostly on posterior surface the wrist joint
Initially it begins with a small painless, swelling over the wrist joint nearby inline of 2nd and 3rd digit. As it enlarges it limits wrist movement of wrist due to pain and tenderness.
It is excised under general anesthesia. Swelling is marked and excised completely from wrist then skin is closed in layers. Mild Pressure Dressing is applied later.
Outcome depends on the location and size of the fistula and status of surrounding tissues. Although most of the fistula closes after the surgery, some may recur and requires further surgery.
It usually takes less time than the original hypospadias repair and completes in less than an hour.
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and as a day care procedure. Patient can go home the same day after recovery from anaesthesia.
The most common complication is recurrence of the defect. Others complications include infection, difficulty in urination and stricture formation