[Scaphoid megalourethra. Description of a case and review of the literature]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1987 May-Jun;9(3):361-3.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Authors describe a case of scaphoid megalourethra in a newborn. The child underwent a successful urethroplasty in neonatal period, as described by Nesbitt. In a careful review of the Literature only 47 such cases were found (included the one herein described). Authors discuss etiology, diagnosis and management of this rare malformation and stress the feasibility of an early reconstructive procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Urethra / abnormalities*
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urography