epispadias
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Epispadias is a congenital condition where the urethra does not form completely, resulting in an abnormal opening on the upper side of the penis in males or the upper side of the urethra in females. This defect is considerably less common than hypospadias. In males, it can be associated with a dorsal curvature of the penis. A significant aspect of epispadias is that the defect often extends through the urinary sphincter, leading to urinary incontinence. Reconstructive surgery is the primary method of treatment for this condition.12
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- urogenital malformation
Epispadias, an uncommon malformation of the male genital system in which the urethra opens on the upper surface of the penis. In hypospadias, often familial, the urethra opens on the underside of the penis. Plastic surgery can repair both anomalies.
Read MoreEpispadias, an uncommon malformation of the male genital system in which the urethra opens on the upper surface of the penis. In hypospadias, often familial, the urethra opens on the underside of the penis. Plastic surgery can repair both anomalies.
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reproductive system diseaseIn the maleEpispadias, an opening in the upper (dorsal) side of the penis, is considerably less common than hypospadias. Dorsal curvature may also be present, but the disabling aspect is that the defect usually extends through the urinary sphincter and causes urinary incontinence. Other less common urethral…
Read MoreEpispadias, an opening in the upper (dorsal) side of the penis, is considerably less common than hypospadias. Dorsal curvature may also be present, but the disabling aspect is that the defect usually extends through the urinary sphincter and causes urinary incontinence. Other less common urethral…
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