| publication name | Distal extension of the midline urethral-plate incision in the Snodgrass hypospadias repair: An objective assessment of the functional and cosmetic outcomes |
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| Authors | Ahmed M. Al-Adl *, Tarek M. El-Karamany, Ayman S. Bassiouny |
| year | 2014 |
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| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | http://ac.els-cdn.com/S2090598X14000278/1-s2.0-S2090598X14000278-main.pdf?_tid=43a0b9bc-c0f0-11e3-9c05-00000aab0f01&acdnat=1397162575_f05b96fc4b69a17af5d37acba52b6444 |
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| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Abstract Objectives: To objectively assess the functional and cosmetic outcomes of a modified tubularised incised-plate (TIP) urethroplasty (Snodgrass) technique, with particular attention to the uroflowmetry study and Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation (HOSE) score. Patients and methods: In a prospective case-series study, 43 consecutive patients with primary distal hypospadias were evaluated. The modified Snodgrass technique included an extension of the midline relaxing incision of the urethral plate from within the hypospadiac meatus to the very tip of the glans. The neourethra was tubularised starting at the neomeatus and proceeding proximally. The neourethra was covered with either a single or double dartos flap. In toilet-trained boys, at least 3 months after surgery, the flow pattern, maximum (Qmax), and mean urinary flow rate (Qave) were recorded, and the results plotted against a recently published flow-rate nomogram from normal children. The postvoid residual urine volume was measured using ultrasonography. The cosmetic outcome was assessed using the HOSE system.