[Genetic origin of non-syndromic cleft lip and palate. TWIST, a candidate gene? Research protocol].

Non syndromic cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most frequent human malformation. CLP is of complex inheritance and at least twenty contributing chromosomal regions have been identified by linkage studies. On the other hand, mutations in several genes such as TWIST and FGFR2 result in syndromic cranio-facial abnormalities of highly variable range.

[Original dorsal plasty of the glans in distal hypospadias].

Unlabelled: The long-term follow-up of patients operated for hypospadias often reveals progressive recession of the neo-meatus, even when it is initially correctly situated.

Material And Method: To overcome this disadvantage, we decided to prolong the glanular groove by longitudinally incising the distal quarter of the dorsal surface of the glans. Transverse suture then defines the margins of the neo-meatus, creates or deepens the glanular groove and promotes the formation of a thick anterior wall which deeply covers a short triangular Mathieu flap.

Is one-stage ureterocele repair possible in children?

Aim: To determine the long-term results of ureterocele repair, bearing in mind the relative rarity of the malformation, its very polymorphic appearance and the diversity of treatments.

Materials And Methods: Long-term results were assessed by postoperative follow-up of 126 children with 131 ureteroceles between 1970-2000.

Results: With a mean follow-up of 72 months, only 64.

[Is one-stage ureterocele repair possible in children?].

Aim: To determine the long-term results of ureterocele repair, bearing in mind the relative rarity of the malformation, its very polymorphic appearance and the diversity of treatments.

Material And Methods: Long-term results were assessed by postoperative follow-up of 126 children with 131 ureteroceles between 1970-2000.

Results: With a mean follow-up of 72 months, only 64.