Abstract
The surgical management of classic bladder exstrophy has evolved over time. Different techniques are used to address the challenge of reconstructing these patients. We review the long-term outcomes of bladder exstrophy treatment from the published literature with regard to urinary continence, voiding and secondary complications. Continence now can be achieved in up to 80% of children in specialist centres. Whether such success can sustained into adult life is uncertain. About 40% of adults are dry in the best hands. Up to 84% of children can void, but there is some evidence that this function is lost with time in 70%. The need for bladder augmentation is widely variable between series, reported in 0-70% of children. This reduces the ability to void spontaneously to about 50% of children. It brings with it the later risk of metabolic disturbance and stone formation. Adults with exstrophy have a 694-fold increase in the risk of bladder cancer by the age of 40 years.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 244-249 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | World Journal of Urology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bladder exstrophy
- Follow-up
- Urinary incontinence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology