A Rare Case of Multiple Anterior Urethral Valves in a Child

Source: PubMed Central Open Access, NCBI / U.S. National Library of Medicine

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsLast synced 8/8/2026Status: syncedPMID: 42565185 pmidDOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_412_25

A Multiple anterior urethral valves (AUVs) causing congenital bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) have been reported only once. We report an 8-year-old boy with multiple AUVs missed on prior imaging and cystoscopy. This case highlights the need for meticulous evaluation of the entire urethra in pediatric BOO.

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