Operative cystoscopy in the neonatal period

Pediatr Med Chir. 2016 Dec 20;38(3):136. doi: 10.4081/pmc.2016.136.

Abstract

Aim of the study is to report the experience in the last three years about endourological treatment of newborns affected by genito- and urinary malformation, implying critical urinary tract dilatation and bladder mass requiring a neonatal operative management. Seven - four males and three female - patients were treated cystoscopically during the neonatal period. Three newborns with a posterior urethral valves (PUV), underwent a successful ablation of PUV. In a male with infected persistent large mullerian duct and subsequent acute urinary retention, a cystoscopically-assisted catheterization was performed. Two females, one with cloaca and the other with high persistent urogenital sinus and massive associated hydrometrocolpos underwent a cystoscopical drainage of the vagina and a positioning of a balloon catheter into the bladder. Another female with a bladder mass had a endoscopical biopsy. Thanks to modern neonatal operative urethrocystoscope, today is possible to treat early many pathological genito-urinary conditions in newborns.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cystoscopes*
  • Cystoscopy / instrumentation
  • Cystoscopy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Mullerian Ducts / abnormalities
  • Mullerian Ducts / surgery
  • Urinary Retention / etiology
  • Urinary Retention / surgery
  • Urogenital Abnormalities / pathology
  • Urogenital Abnormalities / surgery*

Supplementary concepts

  • Genitourinary Tract Anomalies