Statistical Observation on Congenital Anomalies of the Genitourinary Tract

Lee, Chin Ha

Abstract

A statistical observation was made on 204 cases of congenital anomalies of the genitourinary tract in patients who had been admitted to Department of Urology, Seoul National University Hospital during the period January 1965 through December 1973 and the following results were obtained. 1. During the period, 204 cases of congenital anomalies of the genitourinary tract were found among 2.910 cases hospitalized, giving a rate of 7.O%. 2. The cases of congenital genitourinary tract anomaly had been increased annually, from 3.2% in 1965 to 9.8% in 1973. 3. The most cases of congenital anomaly of the G-U tract were found in the age group below 19 years old (66.7%). 4. The most vulnerable organ for the G-U tract anomalies were urethra (38. 9%), testis (25.9%) and kidney (11.8%). 5. Hypospadias were observed in 69 cases (33.8%), cryptorchidism in 51 cases (25.O%) and nephroptosis in 13 cases (6.4%). 6. 12 cases of combined G-U tract anomaly were also found.