Anatomical repair of exstrophy bladder.
An anatomical repair of bladder exstrophy was done in ten patients (six females and four males, aged 1.5-6 months. We describe our method of exstrophy with epispadias repair done in a single stage achieving anatomical closure including relocating skin from an infraphallic to a supraphallic position. The cosmetic and functional results are evaluated. The advantages of this technique are described.
Bharati
Kulkarni
K
Department of Pediatric Surgery, LTMMC and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai 22, India.
Ashish
Jiwane
J
Kumar
Tarun
T
Paras
Kothari
K
D001746:Bladder Exstrophy / Q000601:surgery*; D004842:Epispadias / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery