Cloacal exstrophy: 18-year survival of untreated case.
A patient is described who was 18 years old and attending high school when initially treated for cloacal exstrophy. The history, embryology and treatment of cloacal exstrophy are discussed, emphasizing that this congenital anomaly is compatible with a useful and happy life.
D000293:Adolescent; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D002988:Cloaca / Q000601:surgery; D004842:Epispadias / Q000150:complications; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000150:complications; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000150:complications; D013577:Syndrome