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Ensuring our exstrophy-epispadias complex patients and families thrive
Individuals with bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) need long-term integrated medical/surgical and psychosocial care. These individuals are...
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Introduction of a modified single stage reconstruction technique of male penopubic epispadias
ObjectiveTo represent the long-term outcomes of our modified single-stage technique for the reconstruction of isolated penopubic epispadias in male...
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Delayed presentation of isolated female epispadias with urinary incontinence: a case report
BackgroundFemale epispadias is a rare congenital anomaly, with a quoted incidence of 1 in 480,000.These patients present with urinary incontinence...
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Exstrophy-epispadias complex: are the kidneys and kidney function spared?
BackgroundExstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) is a complex malformation of the lower abdominal wall, bladder, and pelvic floor, which necessitates...
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Radiographic calibration for pubic diastasis assessment in bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex: a phantom study
BackgroundThe assessment of pubic diastasis is important for the surgical planning of patients with bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex....
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Single-staged male bladder exstrophy–epispadias complex reconstruction with pubic bone adaptation without osteotomy: 15-year single-center experience
PurposeTo represent the 15 years’ experience of an academic referral center for the reconstruction of bladder exstrophy–epispadias complex with a...
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Male Genital Reconstruction in the Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex
Purpose of ReviewAdult males with exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) are commonly dissatisfied with their genitalia and desire greater sexual...
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Course of an unplanned and unexpected pregnancy in a 39 year-old patient with Complex bladder extrophy: a case report
BackgroundWith improved operative techniques pregnancy rates have been rising in patients with anomalies of the extrophy-epispadias-complex,...
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Significant extravasation does not preclude conservative management of spontaneous perforation of the augmented bladder
BackgroundPerforation of the augmented bladder is a serious and well-known complication of bladder augmentation. The traditional treatment has been...
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Long-term sexual outcomes in patients with exstrophy-epispadias complex
Exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) is a spectrum of genitourinary malformations that ranges in severity and affects external genitalia and the lower...
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Factors associated with clinically apparent congenital urethra anomalies among pediatric patients attending Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
BackgroundDespite the clinically apparent congenital urethra anomalies being one of the common causes of admission in pediatric urology, yet little...
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Initial experience with ACT™ periurethral adjustable balloons to treat urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency in the pediatric population
PurposeTo present our initial experience with periurethral adjustable continence therapy (ACT™) for urinary incontinence due to intrinsic sphincter...
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Complete penile disassembly in epispadias repair
PurposeTo report current results of complete penile disassembly technique in epispadias repair.
MethodsIn ten years, we have preformed 31 complete...
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Prenatal diagnosis of diphallia in association with bladder exstrophy: a case report
BackgroundPenile duplication or diphallia is a rare congenital anomaly with unclear pathophysiological cause. Most cases of diphallia are reported...
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„The making of …“ – die neue S3-Leitlinie „Epidemiologie, Diagnostik, Therapie und Nachsorge des Blasenekstrophie-Epispadie Komplexes“
The development of the new S3 guideline “Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex” was funded by...
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Modelling human lower urinary tract malformations in zebrafish
Advances in molecular biology are improving our understanding of the genetic causes underlying human congenital lower urinary tract (i.e., bladder...
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Preoperative and postoperative urinary NGAL levels in children with bladder exstrophy
BackgroundUrinary NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) levels have been shown to predict renal damage in various medical conditions. The...
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Waiting times for elective surgery in an African paediatric surgery department
BackgroundLong waiting time (WT) for elective surgery is a frequent and important issue in many countries. This study examined the factors affecting...
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The Extended Utilization of Bulking Agents in Pediatric Urology
Purpose of ReviewTraditional surgical management for urinary incontinence and vesicoureteral reflux often requires complex reconstructive surgery and...
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Current management of classic bladder exstrophy in the modern era
BackgroundClassic bladder exstrophy is a complex, multi-system congenital malformation affecting formation of the genitourinary system, pelvis, and...
