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What is the urachus? The urachus is a remnant of a channel between the bladder and the umbilicus (belly button) where urine initially drains in the fetus during the 1 st trimester of pregnancy. The channel of the urachus usually seals off and obliterates …
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What are posterior urethral valves? Posterior urethral valves are obstructing flaps of tissue in the male urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) that prevent normal urine flow from the bladder. They are the most …
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What is prune belly syndrome? Prune belly syndrome consists of three abnormalities: 1. Deficiency of the abdominal (belly) wall muscles that create a wrinkled appearance 2. Both testicles are undescended (have not dropped into the scrotum) 3. Dilated …