title: [Congenital valves and diaphragms of the urethra in adult men. A series of 16 observations (author's transl)].
abstract: The authors studied 16 adult men with congenital valves and diaphragms in the urethra, and stress that: --their frequency is greater than is commonly stated; --they have serious effects on the upper urinary tract; --they are often difficult to diagnose radiologically; --they are responsible for some cases of difficulty in ejaculation which are wrongly considered to be cases of lack of ejaculation;  --endoscopy play a fundamental role in their diagnosis and treatment, --excellent results are obtained with endoscopic treatment.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Valves et diaphragmes congénitaux de l'urèthre chez l'homme adulte. Une série de 16 observations.