Hydro-ureteronephrosis was present in three boys (42%) and reflux was present in one patient. Post-void residual volume was 20 ml (mean 55 ml) in all children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Time of presentation depending on the severity of the anatomical obstruction, it may present antenatally, soon after birth or later in childhood. The clinical presentation of anterior urethral valves is similar to that of PUV. [medresearch.in]

Diagnosis may be overlooked and ideal treatment is not standardized when both the valve and diverticulum are simultaneously present. We present our experience of congenital AUV. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

As an initial treatment, vesicostomy was performed in the patient. Later, the valve was fulgurated using an endoscopic procedure. During the follow-up period the patient presented normal renal function. [banglajol.info]

The treatment of choice for an isolated AUV is endoscopic valve ablation. 8 In the presence of a small diverticulum with adequate spongiosum, transurethral resection is the favored treatment method. [nature.com]

Open surgical excision is the treatment of choice for patients with a urethral diverticulum; The outcome is excellent with minimal morbidity and mortality. [worldwidejournals.com]

The long-term prognosis of AUVs is not clear in the literature. [medresearch.in]

The long-term prognosis is good. No References No Citations No Supplementary Data No Article Media No Metrics [ingentaconnect.com]

Number of Figures: 2 Number of Tables: 2 ISSN: 1015-3837 (Print) eISSN: 1421-9964 (Online) For additional information: Abstract Anterior urethral valves are a rare congenital anomaly associated with distal urethral obstruction, which can result in a poor prognosis [karger.com]

The overall prognosis is most affected by the degree and duration of obstruction. Severe cases with obstructive cystic renal dysplasia, oligohydramnios and pulmonary hypoplasia are often incompatible with life 2. [radiopaedia.org]

In partial epispadias, prognosis for continence with treatment is good. [merckmanuals.com]

Although posterior urethral valves are predominant as a cause of obstructive uropathy in children, anterior urethral valves may also appear as the underlying etiologic factor in end-stage renal disease that results from obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords: Adolescent, Case Report, Diverticulum, etiology,surgery,ultrasonography,Human, Male, Pyuria, diagnosis,etiology,Treatment Outcome, Urethra, abnormalities,surgery,ultrasonography,Urethral Obstruction, etiology,surgery,ultrasonography,Urodynamics [jpgmonline.com]

Various proposed etiologic mechanisms include an abortive attempt at urethral duplication, failure of alignment between the proximal and distal urethra, imbalanced tissue growth in the developing urethra resulting in a remnant of excess tissue acting [mirc.luriechildrens.org]

Chapter 41 Laparoscopic management of duplication anomalies 649 anatomic and functional basis of etiology 655 Chapter 43 Nonsurgical management of vesicoureteral reflux 663 Chapter 44 Surgery for vesicoureteral reflux 673 Chapter 45 Minimally invasive [books.google.com]

Epidemiology Most common cause of lower urinary tract obstruction in males The incidence is estimated to be between 1:3,000 and 1:8,000 live male births. [unboundmedicine.com]

Epidemiology In the United States, PUV is the most common cause of lower urinary tract obstruction in male neonates; the reported incidence ranges from 1 per 8000 to 1 per 25,000 live births. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Commonly associated pathophysiologic findings in children with PUV include (1) hydroureteronephrosis, (2) dilated bladder with trabeculations and/or diverticulum, and (3) vesicoureteral reflux. [unboundmedicine.com]

Pathophysiology During the early stages of embryogenesis, the most caudal end of the wolffian duct is absorbed into the primitive cloaca at the site of the future verumontanum in the posterior urethra. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Vesicostomy used as an initial treatment rather than transurethral fulguration may prevent potential complications that can occur due to the small size of the neonatal urethra. DOI: Community Based Medical Journal 2013 July: Vol.02 No 02: 71-74 [banglajol.info]

Early diagnosis and management of this rare condition is very important to prevent further damage, infection and vesicoureteral reflux. [ruj.uj.edu.pl]

Surgery (usually via endoscopy) is done at time of diagnosis to prevent progressive renal deterioration. [merckmanuals.com]

Your child will be given antibiotics to prevent infection occurring following the catheterisation. [kidney.org.uk]

Early diagnosis can prevent renal damage in many patients. REFERENCES 1. Naradimhan KL, Choudhary SK, Kaur B. Anterior urethral valves. Indian Pediatrics 2005;42:708-10. 2. Kolte SP, Joharpurkar SR. [pjms.com.pk]