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Condition
What is bladder exstrophy/epispadias? Bladder Exstrophy is a very rare abnormality that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the bladder does not fold and close and therefore the abdominal wall and the pelvic bones cannot close over the …
Condition
Testosterone is the “male” hormone; it is responsible for the changes that occur in boys during puberty including deepening of the voice, growth of body hair, enlargement of the penis, development of muscle mass, and production of sperm. Testosterone …
Condition
Urethral stricture disease is defined as a narrowing of the urethra between its origination at the bladder and its outlet at the penis tip. Patients with urethral stricture disease commonly have difficulty urinating or a “weak stream.” Urethral strictures …
Treatment
UCSF Pediatric Urology has a comprehensive program on the care of patients with complex urogenital anomalies such as urogenital sinus anomalies, cloacal anomalies and bladder exstrophy, The medical director is Dr. Laurence Baskin, pediatric urologist …