A transvesical approach to mullerian duct remnants

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serval:BIB_ADEEDD88A1B2
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
A transvesical approach to mullerian duct remnants
Journal
Pediatric Surgery International
Author(s)
Benedetto V.D., Bagnara V., Guys J.M., Meyrat J.M., Monfort G.
ISSN
0179-0358
Publication state
Published
Issued date
1997
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
12
Number
2/3
Pages
151-154
Language
english
Abstract
Surgical extirpation is the treatment of choice for symptomatic mullerian duct remnants (prostatic utricle, PU), and several surgical approaches have been described for the treatment of this pathology. A group of 11 patients with symptomatic PU were observed and treated. Associated anomalies included proximal or penoscrotal hypospadias in all patients and cryptorchidism in 9 (81.8%). In all cases the PU needed surgical correction, as the patients had recurring symptomatology. Surgery was carried out transvesically in 10 (91%) cases and in 1 a perineal approach was used. There were no surgical complications, and at follow-up all patients showed complete resolution of the symptoms. We believe the transvesical approach, compared to other techniques, is more advantageous in the treatment of this pathology, as it permits excellent exposure, ease of surgery, good reconstruction, and good functional results with no sequelae.
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