posterior urethral valve obstruction

Last reviewed 01/2018

Posterior urethral valve obstruction is a severe form of renal obstruction in males.

Neonatal presentation:

• anuria
• palpable bladder
• rapidly developing renal failure

First year of life presentation:

• failure to thrive
• vomiting
• poor stream, dribbling, incontinence
• often develop sepsis

Diagnosis is made on micturating cystourethrography.

Treatment is surgical. Also look for and treat, VUR.