Hypospadias Surgery In Delhi at | pedsurgerydelhi | by Dr. Prashant Jain
Hypospadias Surgery in Delhi What is hypospadias? Hypospadias is a birth defect in boys in which the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis. In boys with hypospadias , the urethra forms abnormally during 8-14 weeks of pregnancy. The abnormal opening can be anywhere, from just below the end of the penis to the scrotum. Understanding the normal penis and urethra The normal urethra is a tube through which that urine flows out of the bladder. It passes through the penis. The opening of the urethra (meatus) is normally at the end of the penis, partly covered by the foreskin. What is the penis like in hypospadias? The main problem is that the urethra opens on the underside of the penis instead of at the end of the penis. The opening can be anywhere from just below the normal position (mild) to as far back as the base of the scrotum (severe). Hypospadias may also include the following: A hooded appearance of the foreskin. This is...