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CONGENITAL DIVERTICULUM OF THE ANTERIOR URETHRA
Author(s) -
LAU J. T. K.,
ONG G. B.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1981.tb05964.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulum (mollusc) , hydronephrosis , urinary system , urethra , surgery , urethral diverticulum , anatomy
Congenital urethral diverticulum is a rare malformation. Early recognition and treatment are essential, as the obstructive nature of the diverticulum often results in bilateral progressive hydronephrosis, repeated attacks of urinary tract infections, and finally uraemia. A case is reported which was recognized and treated in infancy. The patient has remained well for the past nine years.