Hypospadias

Hypospadias is a condition which is usually a congenital disorder, however it may be caused by trauma or botched penile surgery. The majority of hypospadias, that are not iatrogenic but congenital in nature, tend to be developed prior to birth. They are frequently associated with curvature or chordee of the penis as well as a foreskin deficiency. This will result in foreskin on top o the penis but nothing on the underside. This will be covered under another topic. Hypospadias itself is a medical term that refers to the malformation of the urethra or ‘pee hole’ which results in opening of the meatus on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip of the glans penis.

There are no good data is available to pinpoint a specific factor that caused the hypospadias or the chordee. There is some links to maternal age above age 35 and it can occur if another sibling has hypospadias.

Benefit for surgical correction:

• Normal appearance of the penis

• Penetration during intercourse

• Urination with a straight stream

• Body image as the child grows older

Complications of surgery

• Wound break down

• Fistula (spring a leak in the repair)

• Scarring at the tip of the meatus

• Infection

• Bleeding