title: Long-term status of patients with posterior urethral valves.
abstract: The short-term prognosis for boys with posterior urethral valves is now very good, but there is growing concern that the long-term prognosis is less favorable. The authors summarize current knowledge about the prospects for renal and bladder function and fertility, which have become urgent considerations with the advent of prenatal diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: St. Thomas's Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: H F
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Parkhouse
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Woodhouse
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003075:Coitus; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011141:Polyuria / Q000209:etiology; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000503:physiopathology; D014547:Urinary Diversion; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology