Undescended Testes (Cryptorchidism)
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 24.1 Introduction Cryptorchidism is derived from the Greek kρυπτός, kryptos, meaning hidden and ὄρχις, orchis, meaning testicle. It is defined as…
Congenital Ureteral Anomalies
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia Congenital Ureteral Anomalies Duplex (duplicated ureters) (Fig. 6.1) Fig. 6.1 A reconstruction picture showing duplex ureters Ectopic ureter Ureterocele Mega ureter…
Testicular Torsion and Torsion of the Testicular or Epididymal Appendage
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 26.1 Introduction Acute scrotal pain requires immediate surgical attention to determine the underlying cause and to treat accordingly. The diagnosis of…
Congenital Megaureter
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 7.1 Introduction The term megaureter refers to an enlarged dilated ureter (Fig. 7.1). Fig. 7.1 Intravenous urography showing a right megaureter….
Cloacal Exstrophy
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 18.1 Introduction Cloacal exstrophy is an extremely rare and major birth defect representing the severe end of the spectrum of the…
Priapism in Children
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 23.1 Introduction Priapism is defined as a prolonged, non-physiologic, sustained and painful erection. It is not provoked by sexual stimulation or…
Cloacal Anomalies
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 15.1 Introduction In animal anatomy, a cloaca/kloʊˈeɪkə/kloh–ay–kə (plural cloacae /kloʊˈeɪsiː/kloh–ay–see) is the posterior orifice that serves as the only opening for…
Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (Berdon Syndrome)
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 14.1 Introduction Berdon syndrome, also called Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIH syndrome), is an autosomal recessive fatal genetic disorder affecting newborns. It…
Posterior Urethral Valve
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 19.1 Introduction Posterior urethral valve (PUV) disorder is an obstructive developmental anomaly of the male urethra. It is characterized by a…
Urachal Remnants
(1) Pediatric Surgery, AlSadik Hospital, Qatif, Saudi Arabia 16.1 Introduction The urachus is a fibrous remnant of the allantois. The allantois is a canal that drains the urinary bladder…
