POSTERIOR URETHRAL VALVE DISEASE

DOĞAN H. S., TEKGÜL S.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, vol.31, no.1, pp.64-73, 2005 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.64-73
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Posterior urethral valves are congenital disorders characterized by infravesical obstruction resulting in widespread damage and dysfunction of the entire urinary tract. In this review, embryology, clinical features, management alternatives and prognosis of this pathology are discussed.