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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Fissure urethrae inferior

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Differentiation disorders of the external male genitals with relocation of the urethral opening to the underside of the penis. There are 4 forms of hypospadias:
  • Hypospadia glandis: Orifice of the urethra approximately up to the sulcus coronarius.
  • Hypospadia penis: orifice of the urethra in the shaft of the penis.
  • Hypospadia scrotalis: orifice of the urethra in the testicular region.
  • Hypospadia perinealis: orifice of the urethra in the perineal area.

With the exception of the hypospadia glandis: bending of the penis during erection with possible impotentia coeundi.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Inflammation due to urinary night drip.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Surgical correction by urologists, e.g. with plastic surgery according to Denis Brown. S.a. Epispadias.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer