Abstract:BACKGROUND Posterior Urethral Valve (PUV) is the most common structural cause of urinary outflow obstruction in paediatric practice. It is also the most common type of obstructive uropathy leading to childhood renal failure. This study was carried out to evaluate the various clinical presentations, investigations, surgical management, complications and outcome of PUV in our region. MATERIALS AND METHODS For the study, a total of 45 patients who had attended the Outpatient Department of Surgery during the perio… Show more
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