Osteotomy in the newborn classic bladder exstrophy patient: A comparative study.

Introduction: Pelvic osteotomy is indicated in classic bladder exstrophy (CBE) patients with a wide pubic diastasis or non-malleable pelvis. While the safety of pelvic osteotomy in delayed and failed closures is established, there remains less clarity on their safety in newborns. The authors herein sought to present their experience with CBE patients who underwent pelvic osteotomy for assistance with bladder closure during both the newborn and delayed time periods.

New Insights on the Basic Science of Bladder Exstrophy-epispadias Complex.

The exstrophy-epispadias complex is a rare congenital anomaly presenting as a wide spectrum of disorders. The complex nature of this malformation leads to continuous investigations of the basic science concepts behind it. Elucidating these concepts allows one to fully understand the mechanisms behind the disease in order to improve diagnosis, management, and treatment ultimately leading to improvement in patient quality of life.

Practice patterns in classic bladder exstrophy: A global perspective.

Introduction: While evaluation and management options for classic bladder exstrophy (CBE) patients are numerous and varied, little is known regarding the relative utilization of these different methods throughout the world. A large group of exstrophy surgeons practicing globally was surveyed, seeking to document their methods of care.

Methods: A list of international exstrophy surgeons' email addresses was compiled using professional contacts and referral networking.