Congenital urethrocutaneous fistula in an adolescent male

ABSTRACT

A urethrocutaneous fistula is a common complication after hypospadias repair, but congenital fistula is a rare anomaly. We present a 16-year-old boy with this unusual anomaly. Its etiology, embryology, and management are discussed in brief.

KEY WORDS

Adolescent - congenital fistula of penile urethra - urethroplasty

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