Bladder exstrophy-epispadias-cloacal exstrophy complex is the most severe form of the BEEC (Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex), constituting 10% of all the cases. In this condition, an abdominal ...
Bladder exstrophy is a rare congenital malformation that manifests as an absence of the anterior bladder wall, resulting in an exposed bladder mucosa at birth. This condition presents formidable ...
Staged reconstruction repair of bladder exstrophy results in hydronephrosis or renal scarring in 15-25% of patients. A cosmetically acceptable and functional phallus can be achieved in 85% of patients ...
Q: Which doctor should I consult for bladder exstrophy? A: Bladder exstrophy is usually diagnosed at birth by the pediatrician, who may refer the case to a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric urologist.
A baby born with his bladder outside his abdomen underwent a delicate procedure that required a whole medical team’s expertise Mallory Parris' son underwent major surgery when he was just 5 months old ...
The aims of reconstructive surgery in patients with bladder exstrophy are to maintain kidney function, achieve urinary continence and to create or preserve functionally normal external genitalia As ...
Staged reconstruction repair of bladder exstrophy results in hydronephrosis or renal scarring in 15–25% of patients. A cosmetically acceptable and functional phallus can be achieved in 85% of patients ...