Hypospadias
About Hypospadias:
Hypospadias is a developmental abnormality of the penis which has 3 main features:
an abnormal opening of the urinary opening(urethra) on the underside of the penis
an abnormally bent penis
and an open foreskin where the foreskin is missing on the bottom and bulky at the top
The cause for hypospadias is not specifically known. There is a tendency to occur more frequently in families with hypospadias. The range of abnormality can be mild to severe. Mild forms might not need an operation if they do not cause a functional limitation. The more severe forms might need more than one operation.
Further information about the condition, operation and postoperative care will be provided to you at your appointment.
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