How can I identify the severity of hypospadias of my child?
There are several factors that determines the severity of hypospadias. However as a general rule: if the opening is in the glance this is considered mild degree or grade 1. If the opening is in the outer half of the penis this is considered a moderate degree or grade 2. If the opening is in the inner half of the penis or in the scrotum, this is considered severe degree or grade 3. Please see examples below. In reality the actual position of the meatus and the kind of the technique that is suitable for the child and the degree of curvature can not be accurately decided except in the operating theatre when the child is asleep. Mild or moderate degrees of hypospadias constitute about 85 % of hypospadias. Severe forms constitute only 15 %.
