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Posterior Urethral Valves

  • Abhishek Seth
  • , Chester J. Koh
  • , Aylin N. Bilgutay
  • , David A. Diamond
  • Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • University of Rochester

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to review the literature on posterior urethral valves (PUVs) and to provide a succinct, yet comprehensive summary thereof, focusing on patient presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes. A directed PUBMED literature review of PUVs was performed, with emphasis placed on clinically relevant articles that might guide the clinician in the evaluation and management of patients. Key points are discussed herein.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPediatric Surgery
Subtitle of host publicationPediatric Urology
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages429-435
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9783662435670
ISBN (Print)9783662435663
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Congenital urethral obstruction
  • Endoscopic ablation
  • Endoscopic resection
  • Lower urinary tract obstruction
  • Male
  • Posterior urethral valve (PUV)
  • Transurethral ablation
  • Transurethral resection
  • Urethra

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