Posterior Urethral Valve in Twins

Title: Posterior Urethral Valve in Twins – A Case Report

Authors: Dr Muhammed Shareef Thenath, Dr Iainehskhem Lyngdoh Mawphlang, Prof Kh. Ibochouba Singh, Dr Sunilbala K, Dr Kumar Shantnu, Dr Nini Kadu, Dr Anto Ferdine Vaik. P

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i1.13

Abstract

Posterior Urethral Valves occur 1 in 5000 live births.1 The spectrum of renal dysfunction and subsequent functional outcomes vary widely in children. We report a case of a one-day-old second male twin who was delivered at 31 weeks of gestation and presented with respiratory distress. Ultrasound and VCUG was done, and the diagnosis of posterior urethral valve was made.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Muhammed Shareef Thenath

Post Graduate Trainee 3rd Year, Department of Pediatrics

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal