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Abstract
Urethral duplication is rare; the duplicated urethra is almost always dorsal to the normal urethra, which contains the sphincteric mechanism. It is very rare to present as a prepubic sinus. Urethral duplication does not represent a uniform entity making it difficult to find an unequivocul and comprehensive classification. A case of epispadiac variant of urethral duplication is reported in which the duplicated urethra presents as a prepubic sinus, with complete cure and normal urinary and sexual functions after maturity. Copyright 2003, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.Mesh:
Year: 2003 PMID: 12677597 DOI: 10.1053/jpsu.2003.50148
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Surg ISSN: 0022-3468 Impact factor: 2.545