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Cloacal anomalies are among the greatest challenges of pediatric surgery and urology. But what are they? And if your newborn has been diagnosed with this combination of defects, what can you expect? The following information should help you talk to your ch... |
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Vaginal blockages at birth are rare but must be surgically corrected. Here is what you need to know if your daughter is diagnosed with this condition.
What are congenital vaginal obstructions?
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Having two of everything may be normal when you are talking about eyes, ears, hands and feet, but in the female reproductive system, a doubling of certain organs — such as the uterus, cervix, and vagina — is not a welcome turn of events. What happens to ca... |
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The urethra and vagina are separate anatomical entities in normal females. But in rare instances, they are joined in what urologists call a urogenital sinus anomaly. The following information can help you talk to your child's urologist about correcting thi... |
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Vaginal agenesis is a birth defect that affects few women. But unless corrected, it can make a sexual life, not to mention childbearing, impossible. The following information should explain this condition and how it can be fixed
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The male reproductive tract is responsible for the production, maturation of sperm, and delivery of sperm. This tract is a complex and highly integrated entity. Sperm are produced in the testicles and then are transported through the genital duct system to... |
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The decision to proceed with a vasectomy is a very personal one. So it is important that you have a clear understanding of what a vasectomy is and what it is not. The following will provide you with information that will assist you in deciding whether or n... |
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There are many reasons to reverse a vasectomy like remarriage following a divorce or starting a family over after the loss of a wife or child. Regardless of your reason, there are now advanced methods to restore your fertility. How do you know the options... |
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Urine normally flows in one direction down from the kidneys through tubes called ureters, to the bladder. But what happens when there is an abnormal flow of urine from the bladder back into the ureters? About one-third of children with urinary tract infect... |
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Also referred to as VCUG or cystogram, this diagnostic X-ray test helps to determine the bladder capacity and emptying ability and to detect abnormalities of the urethra and the bladder. This test can also detect the narrowing of the urethra secondary to a... |
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