Congenital abnormalities of the lower urinary tract I

Abnormalities of the lower urinary tract range from those that are frequent and very minor, with no significant consequences, to those that are rare but severe, requiring major intervention and lifelong monitoring. Discussion of all the congenital abnormalities of the lower urinary tract is beyond the scope of this article, but the main abnormalities encountered in clinical practice are discussed. This first part discusses the infravesical congenital anomalies.