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Modern approaches in primary exstrophy closure.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21453850     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Until the 1970s, bladder exstrophy was a frequently fatal birth defect that, at the very least, conferred a shortened life span with devastating consequences for afflicted patients. Beginning with the modern era of surgical management, survival has become routine, and now the focus is on optimizing a near-normal return to function and cosmesis while limiting the frequency and morbidity of reconstructive procedures. Here we discuss the most frequently used strategies, their principles, and most recent outcomes for the management of exstrophy worldwide. Advantages and disadvantages of each approach are discussed in broad terms with the understanding that one universally accepted technique for managing bladder exstrophy has yet to be developed.
Authors:
J Todd Purves
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in pediatric surgery     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1532-9453     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Pediatr. Surg.     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-01     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9216162     Medline TA:  Semin Pediatr Surg     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  79-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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