Which of the following is true regarding hypospadias?: (A) It is attributed to failure of complete urethral tubularisation in the fetus, (B) Urethral opening is most commonly in the perineum, (C) Urethra opens proximally and dorsally, (D) It is seen in 1 in 1500 boys
Answer is A. Hypospadias results of urethra folds is incomplete, and urethral meatus opens on the undersideof penis or perineum (ventral surface of penis).o Occurs in 1:250 male bihs and multifactorial in inheritance.o Hypospadias is MC congenital malformation of urethra.*Commonest is glanular * Management:-- Treatment is not required in anterior variety. (repair is done for cosmetic types)- Optimal time of repair is 6-12 months.- Meatal advancement or local skin flap advancement is the surgical procedure done along with removal of chordee.