Reconstruction of the umbilicus in exstrophy.
Reconstruction of the umbilicus has cosmetic and functional value in the surgical treatment of the child with bladder exstrophy. We report on 12 patients who underwent creation of a neoumbilicus as part of genitourinary reconstruction.
Sumfest
J M
JM
Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
Mitchell
M E
ME
D000293:Adolescent; D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000601:surgery*