title: [Congenital short urethra: surgical treatment].
abstract: Presentation of 6 cases of congenitally short urethra seen in our Unit. The rarity of such malformation, as well as the difficulties to arrive to a presurgical diagnosis are emphasized. Also, review of surgical techniques described in the literature. Contribution of our experience in the use of the urethra's dissecting and elevating technique. We considered this the choice procedure except in extreme cases due to the good results obtained, fewer technical difficulties and lower risk of complications.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía Plástica, Ciudad Sanitaria 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: González Meli
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Díaz Gómez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hernández Ramos
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gómez Balboa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Uretra corta congénita: tratamiento quirúrgico.