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Until what age do you monitor asymptomatic boys with a history of posterior urethral valve ablation?
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Urology · Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Most patients with a history of posterior urethral valves (PUV) should be routinely followed by urology into mid to late adolescence, though it all depends on renal function, bladder function, and the degree of residual hydronephrosis. These factors determine the frequency of clinic visits. For very...