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Parallel incision taken for reconstruction of urethra. Note the bifid clitoris with deficient dorsal wall
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F1
On examination of external genitalia revealed bifid clitoris [Figure 1]. A vertical parallel incision was taken along the urethra [Figure 1].
X-ray pelvis shows defect in the symphysis pubis
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F2
X-ray pelvis showed a defect in symphysis pubis [Figure 2].
PMC4959405_02
Female hypospadias; inverted 'U' incision is taken for reconstruction of urethra. Note: that the bulb of the catheter is visualized suggestive of short urethra
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F3
On insertion of 12 French Foleys catheter, the bulb of the catheter could be easily visualized [Figure 3]. The wide open urethral plate above the meatus and below the clitoral opening was mobilized by taking an inverted "U" incision [Figure 3].
Urethra being reconstructed over a 12 French Foley's catheter
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F4
After careful mobilization of the urethra, it was tabularized over 12 French Foleys catheter using absorbable suture [Figure 4].