The role of routine radiographic screening of boys with hypospadias: a prospective study

J Pediatr Surg. 1990 Mar;25(3):339-41. doi: 10.1016/0022-3468(90)90082-k.

Abstract

One hundred fifty-three asymptomatic boys with hypospadias were screened routinely by intravenous pyelography and voiding cystourethrography. Urinary tract abnormalities were found in 23.53%. Significant abnormalities were found in 11% on initial examination, and on follow-up, a further 4.5% required later surgery. The overall incidence of surgical interference, not including hypospadias repair, was 11.76%. Thus, routine urinary tract radiological screening in boys with hypospadias is recommended.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hypospadias / diagnostic imaging*
  • Infant
  • Kidney / abnormalities
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Radiography
  • Ureter / abnormalities
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / diagnostic imaging