Can you have chordee without hypospadias?

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Introduction. Chordee without hypospadias, also called ‘hypospadism without hypospadias’, ‘pseudohypospadias’, ‘cryptohypospadias’, or ‘congenital short urethra’, is an abnormal ventral curvature of the erect penis (chordee) in the absence of any abnormality in the position of the meatus.

Can chordee be fixed without surgery?

Surgery is the only effective treatment for chordee. The ideal time for chordee repair is before age 2. If chordee is detected prior to this time, surgery can usually repair chordee (and hypospadias, if present). The surgery will make possible the normal growth and development of the penis.

Is chordee and hypospadias the same?

Chordee is a birth defect in boys in which the penis is bent during an erection, which even infants can experience. Males with chordee often have hypospadias, a condition where the opening of the urethra tube through which urine passes is located on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip.

How do you know if your baby has chordee?

The most visible symptom of chordee is a sharp curve of the penis, either upward or downward. This curve can start anywhere from the base of the penis near the testicles to the beginning of the glans. If you also have hypospadias, your urine may splash or go in an unintended direction when you urinate.

Does chordee affect fertility?

A straight, erect penis is necessary for proper sexual function. Chordee may not affect boys while they are children, but if chordee is significant enough, it can inhibit sexual function later in adulthood.

How long does chordee surgery take?

About 1 to 2 hours or longer if your child is having a more complex procedure. The surgery is usually done in an outpatient setting. Your child will not need to stay in the hospital overnight.

Which is a complication that may develop in a child with hypospadias with chordee?

Fistula. After hypospadias and/or chordee surgery, your child may experience a leak of urine from somewhere in the new urethra. This is called a fistula. If your child’s repair was simple, the risk of fistula is low; however, more complex repairs carry a higher risk of fistula.

Does chordee repair require circumcision?

We do not recommend circumcising any newborn who has hypospadias and/or chordee. This is because surgeons may need the foreskin during the surgical correction of hypospadias and/or chordee. Even in questionable circumstances we recommend delaying circumcision until 6 months of age.

What is chordee repair?

A chordee repair is a surgical procedure to repair an abnormal (unusual) curvature of the penis.

What does mild hypospadias look like?

Signs and symptoms of hypospadias may include: Opening of the urethra at a location other than the tip of the penis. Downward curve of the penis (chordee) Hooded appearance of the penis because only the top half of the penis is covered by foreskin.

Can chordee come back after surgery?

Recurrent chordee. Recurrent chordee (bending of the penis) is an uncommon problem after chordee repair surgery. If chordee returns after surgery, another surgery to straighten the penis may be necessary.

What is chordee hypospadias?

A condition called chordee is often seen with hypospadias. Chordee is a downward curve of the penis. This can occur with or without a hypospadias. The types of hypospadias include: Distal or glandular: The most common form when opening is found near the head of the penis.

Can chordee be corrected without hypospadias?

The surgical correction of chordee without hypospadias may be difficult and result in significant intraoperative and postoperative complications, especially when there is an associated hypoplastic type I urethra. Between 1981 and 1985 we treated 13 patients with this condition.

Should I circumcise my Baby with hypospadias or chordee?

What are the symptoms of hypospadias chordee?

Hypospadias also often results in abnormal ejaculation. In adolescence and adulthood, chordee may cause pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, for a man and his partner. Erections may not be of sufficient quality for sex in some men with chordee.

What is chordee and how is it treated?

Chordee is a condition where bands of tissue pull on the penis, making it appear bent or curved. This is particularly noticeable during erection. It usually occurs in children with hypospadias.