Details of PUV-Posterior Urethral Valve

A posterior urethral valve (PUV) is a condition that develops during pregnancy in which a flap of tissue is leftover in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

Chronic urinary tract infections
Difficulty urinating
High blood pressure

Genetic factors
Nutritional factors

Blood tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, Ultrasound

The common treatment for PUV is the surgical method of cutting the leftover flap in the urethra to clear the blockage and restore the flow of urine.

Bladder dysfunction
Kidney disorders
Kidney failure
Respiratory problems