ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Prune belly syndrome
;
Aetiology
;
Urethra
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The aetiology of prune belly syndrome is disputed. Obstruction of the urinary tract seems likely, but in the majority of cases the cause or site of this obstruction has remained obscure. We present evidence to suggest that in patients where no posterior urethral valves are evident the obstruction is likely to have been transient and situated at the junction of the glandular and penile urethrae.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00182775
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