Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
Bladder birth defect repair; Everted bladder repair; Exposed bladder repair; Repair of bladder exstrophy
Risks
Risks with this procedure may include:
- Chronic
urinary tract infections Erectile/sexual dysfunction - Inadequate urinary control (incontinence)
- Kidney problems
- Need for future surgeries
Risks for any anesthesia are:
- Breathing problems
- Reactions to medications
Risks for any surgery are:
- Bleeding
- Infection
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Bladder exstrophy repair Recovery
Review Date: 06/17/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; Scott Miller, MD, Urologist in private practice in
Atlanta, Georgia. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
