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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...
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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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The clinical features of patients who underwent bladder augmentation of cloacal exstrophy and their functional outcomes: the results of a nationwide survey in Japan
PurposeCloacal exstrophy (CE) patients may need bladder reconstruction after initially undergoing surgery to obtain continence and improve their...
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Clinical features of patients who underwent anoplasty for cloacal exstrophy and their functional outcomes: the results of a nationwide survey in Japan
PurposeThis study was performed to clarify the clinical features of cloacal exstrophy (CE) patients who underwent anoplasty and their functional...
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Initial Experience of Pediatric Urology Consortium in Taking Care of Children with Bladder Exstrophy: the Search for the Holy Grail
Purpose of ReviewThe bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex is a very rare and complex spectrum of congenital anomalies. The holy grail of treatment...
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Fertility concerns and outcomes in females with anorectal malformations
PurposeTo assess fertility concerns and to describe pregnancy outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations (ARM).
MethodsThis is an IRB...
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Pelvic exams and cervical cancer screening in patients with anorectal malformations
PurposeCongenital or acquired anatomic differences of the genital tract in patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) may make pelvic exams more...
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Urological outcomes in adult females born with anorectal malformation or Hirschsprung disease
IntroductionWomen born with anorectal malformation (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) may have impaired urologic function resulting in sequelae in...
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Complete diphallia associated with unusual multiple congenital anomalies: case report and review of literatures
BackgroundDiphallus (duplication of phallus) is rarely encountered in surgical practice with only 100 cases reported in literature. Some cases may be...
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Challenges in pediatric urologic practice: a lifelong view
The role of the pediatric urologic surgeon does not end with initial reconstructive surgery. Many of the congenital anomalies encountered require...
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Surgical approach to penile reconstruction for shaft skin excision from circumcision
PurposeCircumcision is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures. Complications are infrequent, including bleeding, though can be...
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Fetal uropathies: pre- and postnatal imaging, management and follow-up
Congenital uropathies are the most common fetal anomalies. They include a wide spectrum of anomalies ranging from mild pelvis dilation to complex...
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Imaging of congenital genitourinary anomalies
Congenital genitourinary anomalies are among the most frequent types of birth defects in neonates. Some anomalies can be a significant cause of...
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Fecal continence outcomes and potential disparities for patients with anorectal malformations treated at referral institutions for pediatric colorectal surgery
PurposeFecal incontinence is a problem for many patients born with an anorectal malformation (ARM) that can impact quality of life. It is unknown if...
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Magnetic resonance imaging of fetal abdominal pathology: a complementary tool to prenatal ultrasound
AbstractFetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly being used worldwide as a complementary tool to prenatal ultrasound (US) for multiple...
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Probiotic sepsis in preterm neonates—a systematic review
Sepsis due to the administered probiotic strain/s is a barrier against adoption of prophylactic probiotic supplementation in preterm infants to...
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Survival of children with rare structural congenital anomalies: a multi-registry cohort study
BackgroundCongenital anomalies are the leading cause of perinatal, neonatal and infant mortality in developed countries. Large long-term follow-up...
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Magnetic resonance imaging in neonates: a practical approach to optimize image quality and increase diagnostic yield
Magnetic resonance imaging has emerged as a preferred modality in pediatric imaging because of its high soft-tissue contrast and the lack of ionizing...
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Aphallia - congenital absence of the penis: a systematic review
BackgroundAphallia is a rare congenital anomaly often associated with other urogenital anomalies. The management of aphallia cases for both the...
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Anatomic parameters of omphaloceles and their association with anatomic, genetic, or syndromic malformations: a retrospective study
PurposeThis retrospective study aims to describe anatomical parameters of omphaloceles and to analyze their association with anatomical, genetic, or...
