Rosalind Jane Mole

What you need to know Hypospadias is a common congenital condition characterised by a ventral meatus Hypospadias should be identified at the newborn baby check, but can be missed Refer to a hypospadias surgeon when the abnormality is identified, to plan for surgery at 1 year A 6 week old boy is brought into clinic. His parents are concerned about the way he passes urine. They say the opening of his penis is on the underside. He appears otherwise healthy.