Does an ectopic ureter have any impact on my childs future sexual function?
Although an ectopic ureter drains to the genital tract, it does not affect sexual function and rarely impairs fertility. In boys, the genital tract on the same side of the ectopic ureter may be abnormal but if the other side is unaffected (which is usually the case), then fertility should still be normal. Are my other children at risk for an ectopic ureter? The duplicated drainage system of the kidney is usually transmitted genetically as an autosomal dominant condition, meaning that each brother or sister has a one-half chance of having two ureters draining one or both kidneys. If both ureters drain into the bladder, however, they should not experience any urological problem or require surgery for the condition. The child with an ectopic ureter should be advised that each of their children have a one-half likelihood of having a duplicated drainage system, but that in most cases an ectopic ureter will not be present. If part or all of a kidney is functioning poorly or removed, will my
