Prevalence of hypospadias in Italy according to severity, gestational age and birthweight: an epidemiological study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypospadias is a congenital displacement of the urethral meatus in male newborns, being either an isolated defect at birth or a sign of sexual development disorders. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rate of hypospad...

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Main Authors: Magnani Cinzia, Gragnani Giuseppe S, Giuffrè Mario, Gerola Orietta, Di Stefano Maria C, De Santis Luisa, Danieli Roberto, Cocchi Guido, Celandroni Amerigo, Pardi Daniela, Bertelloni Silvano, Scaramuzzo Rosa T, Ghirri Paolo, Meossi Cristiano, Merusi Ilaria, Sabatino Giuseppe, Tumini Stefano, Corsello Giovanni, Boldrini Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.ijponline.net/content/35/1/18