what is the meatus
The urethra is the tube that drains urine from the bladder. The end of the urethra on the tip of the penis is called the meatus. Meatal stenosis is the narrowing of the meatus. On exam, the meatus appears nearly pin-point. Boys with meatal stenosis typically have a urinary stream that deflects upward or is prolonged. It is often a challenge for them to stand to urinate.