Aim:
A retrospective clinical trial was performed to evaluate prostatic utricle (PU) incidence, clini-cal characteristics, treatment and follow-up outcomes in hypospadias and intersex patients.
Material and Methods:
Hypospadias (n:72) and intersex (n:108) patients in whom the configura-tion of PU were evaluated by radiological and endoscopic investigations.
Results:
The incidence of PU was 12.5% and 22.2% in hypospadias and intersex patients. Urinary infection, obstruction, enuresis and urolithiasis were the most common clinical symptoms in both groups.
Conclusion:
PU should be evaluated by radiological and endoscopic investigations in intersex and hypospadias patients. The main goal of surgical therapy is total excision of extended PU stru-ctures without damaging to urethra, bladder outlet, sphincter and pelvic plexuses.
Keywords: Hypospadias, intersex, prostatic utricle.
