Shorter anogenital and anoscrotal distances correlate with the severity of hypospadias: a prospective study

K Cox, A Kyriakou, B Amjad, S O'Toole, ME Flett… - Journal of pediatric …, 2017 - Elsevier
Introduction Anogenital distance (AGD) is a recognised marker of in utero androgen action.
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between severity of hypospadias
and AGD. Study design Boys undergoing hypospadias repair in a single tertiary centre
between May 2012 and February 16 were included in the study. Anogenital distance was
measured from the centre of the anus to the base of the penis, and anoscrotal distance
(ASD) from the centre of the anus to the junction between the smooth perineal skin and …