A Congenital Anterior Urethrocutaneous Fistula in a Boy Whose Mother Was Exposed to Ionizing Radiations: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Anterior congenital urethrocutaneous fistula is a rare anomaly that may present in an isolated fashion or in association with other anomalies of the genital urinary tract or anorectal malformations. A case of congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula nonassociated with other congenital anomalies in a 3-year-old male whose mother has been exposed to Chernobyl's nuclear fallout is described. The patient was successfully operated with no recurrence. We report a review of the literature about etiology and surgical strategy including the role of ionizing radiations. The congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula represents a rare malformation. The etiopathogenesis is unknown.

Side-to-side penoscrotal anastomosis: a reliable technique for repair of recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula in male children

“…It is commonly acquired but occasionally occurs as a congenital condition. [1][2][3] The commonest causes of UCF are male circumcision, complication of urethroplasty, trauma and infective urethritis. 4 UCF is among the most common complications of urethroplasty for hypospadias.…”