A T Reza Ahmad1, Syed Moosa M.A Quaium2, Azizur Rahman3, Farzana Hamid4,
Tahi Md Tahmid Islam5, Tania Aktar Ranu6, Ohidul Islam7
Tahi Md Tahmid Islam5, Tania Aktar Ranu6, Ohidul Islam7
1. Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sythet,
2. Professor, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sylhet.
3. Professor, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sylhet.
4. Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Syihet.
5. Assistant Registrar, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sylhet.
6. Indoor Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sylhet.
7. Indoor Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics, North-East Medical College, Sylhet.
Abstract
Posterior urethral valves are congenital and only seen in male infants. The estimated incidence is at lin 10.000-25.000 live births with a higher rate of incidence in utero Clinical presentation depends on the severity of obstruction. It is the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in male newborns. The disorder varies in degree, with mild cases followed conservatively More severe cases conR have renal and respiratory failure from lung underdevelopment as result of low amniotic volume. requiring intensive care and clase monitoring Posterior urethral valves result from the formation of thick membrane from tissue of Wolffian duct origin (failure of regression of the mesonephric duct).
Key words: Posterior Urethral Valve, Congenital.