Cloacal Exstrophy Repair with Primary Closure of Bladder Exstrophy: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Cloacal exstrophy is the most complex congenital, ventral, abdominal wall defect. Traditionally surgery consists of a staged approach to repair which takes place on many separate theatre visits. In this case a primary approach was undertaken resulting in a relatively short inpatient stay and a reduced risk from multiple surgical procedures under general anaesthesia.
Institute of Child Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK.
George
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Bethell
Great Ormond Street Children's NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK.
Navroop
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Johal
Great Ormond Street Children's NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK.
Peter
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Cuckow