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[Penile congenital abnormalities]

B Boillot1, Y Teklali, R Moog

  • 1Service d'urologie et de la transplantation rénale, CHU de Grenoble, 38043 Grenoble, France. BBoillot@chu-grenoble.fr

Progres En Urologie : Journal De L'Association Francaise D'Urologie Et De La Societe Francaise D'Urologie
|July 9, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Congenital penile abnormalities like hypospadias are increasingly diagnosed, potentially linked to endocrine disruptors. Early surgical intervention improves outcomes for these common birth defects.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Developmental Biology

Context:

  • Congenital penile abnormalities present significant aesthetic and functional challenges.
  • Diagnosis typically occurs at birth, necessitating potential surgical intervention.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on penile malformations, focusing on incidence, causes, and management.
  • To highlight the importance of early and specialized surgical care for congenital penile abnormalities.

Summary:

  • Hypospadias is the most common penile malformation, with incidence doubling over 30 years, possibly due to endocrine disruptors.
  • Surgical treatment aims to correct cosmetic issues and ensure normal sexual function and fertility.
  • Management of other penile malformations and their adult sequelae requires specialized surgical expertise.

Impact:

  • Improved surgical techniques and pediatric anesthesia enable early, effective treatment of penile malformations.
  • Addressing sequelae in adulthood requires experienced surgical management for both pediatric and adult patients.
Abstract

Keywords:
Buried penisCongenital abnormalitiesEpispadiasHypospadeHypospadiasMalformationPenisPénisVerges enfouiesÉpispade

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