Due to advancement in imaging technology especially ultrasound and routine antenatal monitoring of foetus by ultrasound it has become easier to diagnose posterior urethral valve earliest possible, even can be diagnosed in utero. So earliest decompression of the kidneys and fulguration of PUV with better outcome is possible now.

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Dr Ashutosh Patel

Assistant Professor, Dept. of General Surgery, K.M.C. Katihar, India