Hypospadias: a review

Authors

  • Alicia Del Carmen Rodríguez Martínez Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, CDMX, Mexico
  • Sofia Barrientos-Villegas Department of SCIRCES, UCES, Medellín, Colombia
  • Carlos Mosqueira-Mondragón Department of Pediatrics, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, CDMX, Mexico
  • Erick Fernando Hernández Department of General Surgery, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, CDMX, Mexico
  • Isaim Paris Martínez-Sosa Department of Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Hospital Regional Lic. Adolfo López Mateos, Mexico
  • Baltazar Barrera Mera Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, UNAM, Mexico
  • Alan I. Valderrama-Treviño Department of Angiology, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, General Hospital of Mexico “Dr. Eduardo Liceaga”, CDMX, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20242149

Keywords:

Hypospadia, Ureteral meatus, Ectopic position, Utheroplasty, Hormonal influence

Abstract

Hypospadias is a common congenital anomaly, characterized by an alteration in the fusion of the ureteral meatus on the ventral aspect of the penis during embryogenesis. It presents with a classic triad of abnormal foreskin, penile curvature, and ureteral meatus in an ectopic position. Different types of hypospadias have been recorded, which will vary according to their severity and anatomical characteristics. Although its etiology has not been completely determined, it is known that it has a multifactorial origin, among which is genetic predisposition and has been associated with alterations in hormonal influence during pregnancy. An incidence of 1 in 200-300 male newborns has been reported. It has been associated with risk factors such as prenatal exposure to estrogens. It has been described concomitantly with other congenital anomalies such as Wilms tumor or aniridia. The initial management is surgical, which seeks penile anatomical correction and obtaining functional and aesthetic results. Currently, the surgical technique is recommended in a single surgical moment, which favors lower risks of complications. Prenatal diagnosis is of great importance with a post-birth evaluation to determine the type of hypospadias presenting and evaluate the most appropriate surgical approach. Surgical management must be accompanied by multidisciplinary management along with pediatrics and psychology, which resulted in a better physical and psychological outcome for the patient.

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2024-07-29

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Martínez, A. D. C. R., Barrientos-Villegas, S., Mosqueira-Mondragón, C., Hernández, E. F., Martínez-Sosa, I. P., Mera, B. B., & Valderrama-Treviño, A. I. (2024). Hypospadias: a review. International Surgery Journal, 11(8), 1439–1443. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20242149

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