Current management practices of the posterior urethral valve
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https://doi.org/10.52786/isu.a.122Keywords:
Posterior urethral valve, valve bladder syndrome, bladder dysfunctionAbstract
The posterior urethral valve is a condition with a broad clinical spectrum. To understand the severity of bladder outlet obstruction, the different forms of valve need to be understood. Early diagnosis and treatment in both prenatal and postnatal periods improve renal outcome and may also benefit bladder function. Initial surgical intervention aims to eliminate outlet obstruction and restore renal function. However, long-term follow-up and treatment are also important especially for bladder dysfunction which can change during childhood and persist into adulthood. The treatment should include all of the modalities that assist bladder function in both filling and voiding phases.
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