title: Reconstruction of the umbilicus in exstrophy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Urology, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sumfest
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: 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*