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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Pediatric Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Pediatric Urology |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 429-435 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783662435670 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783662435663 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2023 |
Keywords
- Congenital urethral obstruction
- Endoscopic ablation
- Endoscopic resection
- Lower urinary tract obstruction
- Male
- Posterior urethral valve (PUV)
- Transurethral ablation
- Transurethral resection
- Urethra
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)