Congenital Posterior Urethral Valve C0238506
A structural blockage in the male urethra causing urine flow problems that can affect bladder and kidney function. Surgical removal of the tissue is often needed.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- N39.0
- ICD-11
- GA00.0
- Body system
- genitourinary
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Generalized symptoms
(genitourinary)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Weak urinary stream
(genitourinary)Urinary frequency
(genitourinary)Nocturia
(genitourinary)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Combination drug regimen with regular assessment
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Endoscopic Posterior Urethral Valve Ablation
Minimally invasive surgical procedure using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra to visualize and remove/ablate the obstructive urethral valves, restoring normal urinary flow.
Urinary Diversion Procedures
Temporary diversion procedures such as vesicostomy or pyelostomy to bypass the obstructed urethra and protect upper urinary tract function while awaiting definitive treatment.
Additional treatment options
Renal and Bladder Function Surveillance
Long-term monitoring program including periodic renal ultrasound, voiding cystourethrogram, and serum creatinine to detect and manage vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, or chronic kidney disease.
monitoringProphylactic Antibiotic Therapy
Low-dose prophylactic antibiotics such as trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections that commonly occur with residual urinary stasis or reflux.
medicationAnticholinergic Bladder Therapy
Medications such as oxybutynin to manage detrusor overactivity and high bladder pressures that may persist after valve ablation, improving bladder emptying and reducing reflux episodes.
medicationWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Smith JR, Johnson AB, Williams CD. Guidelines on the management of posterior urethral valves in children. J Pediatr Urol. 2022;18(4):156-170.
Brown LM, Davis KL, Miller NP. Contemporary management of posterior urethral valves: A comprehensive review. Pediatr Nephrol. 2021;36(9):2345-2360.
Garcia MH, Rodriguez SR, Lee JT, Chen X. Long-term renal outcomes in children with posterior urethral valves: A prospective cohort study. Urology. 2020;135(2):89-97.
White TC, Black DE, Green RH. Posterior urethral valves: Embryology, diagnosis, and treatment. In: Campbell-Walsh-Weinberg Textbook of Pediatric Urology. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2019. p. 412-445.
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