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Vessel-sparing Excision and Primary Anastomosis
Published on: January 7, 2019
[Goldenhar syndrome associated to posterior urethral valves]
Alberto Palacios1, António Pedro Carvalho, Ribeiro de Castro
1Servicio de Urología Pediátrica, Hospital María Pía, Porto, Portugal. aphmmx5@hotmail.com
Objective:
To report a case with Goldenhar syndrome with posterior urethral valves.
Methods:
Goldenhar syndrome (oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia) is a condition featuring the following triad of anomalies: ocular abnormalities (epibulbar dermoids, coloboma), otic anomalies (low set ears, auricular appendage) and/or vertebral anomalies. Multiple malformations, including congenital heart, brain and renal disease.
Results:
Posterior urethral valves should be treated with primary valve ablation.
Conclusions:
It is necessary to perform a careful evaluations of general malformations, especially renal malformations.
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