Hypothesis / aims of study
Background:
Congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula is an exceptionally rare genitourinary anomaly that presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This condition may occur as an isolated anomaly or in association with other abnormalities such as hypospadias and chordee, anorectal malformations, hypospadias, which can complicate clinical evaluation and management.
Objective:
To describe a congenital variant of chordee associated with an anterior urethrocutaneous fistula, review its etiology, and discuss current surgical management strategies.
Study design, materials and methods
Study Design:
Case report and comprehensive literature review.
Setting and Duration:
Department of Urology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan; January 2022 to January 2023.
Methods:
A detailed literature review was conducted to compile data on the etiology and surgical approaches for managing congenital anterior urethrocutaneous fistula, with a particular emphasis on cases involving chordee. We report a case involving a 14-year-old boy diagnosed with Congenital anterior urethral fistula associated with chordee. The diagnostic pathway, surgical intervention, and postoperative course are described.
Interpretation of results
We reported a case of urethrocutaneous fistula with chordee. The diagnostic pathway, surgical intervention, and postoperative course is described.