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Hypospadias, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:49 am


Overview
Hypospadias is a condition that is present at birth (congenital) in which the opening of the tube that carries urine and, in males, semen from the body (the urethra) is located below the normal location. This is caused by incomplete development of the urethra in utero between 8 and 20 weeks of gestation.

Various degrees of hypospadias result in an opening located anywhere along the length of the urethra. Degrees of hypospadias are classified according to location, including ante...Read the full article

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