title: Megalourethra and urethral diverticula.
abstract: Megalourethra and urethral diverticula encompass a diverse group of congenital and acquired urethral defects. The appropriate management of these anomalies relies on a keen appreciation of phallic anatomy and an understanding of urethral embryology. A thorough history and physical examination--including a careful evaluation of the urinary tract--is necessary to identify associated congenital anomalies. Finally, satisfactory surgical management demands meticulous attention to surgical technique.
authors.affiliation: Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin Street, Clinical Care Center, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77030, USA. eajones@texaschildrenshospital.org
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: Andrew L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Freedman
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Ehrlich
mesh_terms: D004240:Diverticulum / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology / Q000601:surgery*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods