Urethral duplication: Experience of four cases

Abstract

Aim:Our experience of 4 cases of urethral duplication is reported here.Materials and Methods:A retrospective chart review.Results:The age at presentation varied from newborn to 10 years. The clinical presentation ranged from prepubic sinus to diphallus urethra. There were 2 each incomplete duplication with only external openings (Type IA) and complete duplication of Effmann Type IIA2. All underwent complete excision of accessory urethra and corrections of associated anomalies.Conclusions:Urethral duplications have a varied presentation. At follow up, all are asymptomatic with good cosmetic result.

Type IIB urethral duplication in adult: A case report

“…It is divided into 2 parts: A (2 meatuses) and B (1 meatus) IIA1:Two noncommunicating urethras arising independently from the bladder IIA2 : Second channel arising from the first and coursing independently into a second meatus (Y-type) IIB : Two urethras arising from the bladder or posterior urethra and uniting into a common channel distally. Type III: Accessory urethras arising from duplicated or septated bladders [6] .…”

Urethral Duplication Associated with Ectopic Scrotum

“…[ 2 ] The Barry and Patten hypothesis, which is often quoted and accepted, claims that the ventral end of the cloacal membrane and the lateral folds of the genital tubercle interact improperly to generate complete urethral duplication. [ 3 ]…”

A Case of Urethral Duplication Arising from the Posterior Urethra to the Scrotum with Urinary Stone in a 6-Year-Old Male

“…Urethral duplication is a rare anomaly with about 300 cases reported to date, usually seen in males and often associated with genitourinary and gastrointestinal anomalies [ 3 ]. Urethral duplication can be classified into three types using Effmann's classification [ 4 ].…”