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What is hypospadias? Hypospadias results from incomplete development of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis). Where the opening is along the shaft of the penis determines how severe the condition is. The …
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Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a condition where the ureter, the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder, is blocked at the top portion where it leaves the kidney. This can be due to a number of conditions, including congenital …
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The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped organ, located in the pelvis, that stores urine until ready for release. Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows into the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder is mostly composed of muscle, which …