Bladder exstrophy repair

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Alternative Names

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


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)