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Cloacal exstrophy: a unified management plan.

S Z Soffer1, N G Rosen, A R Hong

  • 1Department of Surgery, Schneider Children's Hospital-Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11004, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Most patients with cloacal exstrophy can achieve bowel continence through a pull-through procedure. A unified management plan prioritizing the colon is key to avoiding permanent stomas.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Cloacal exstrophy is often associated with a belief in a short, non-functional colon.
  • This misconception frequently leads to the colon being used for urinary or vaginal reconstruction, sacrificing potential for bowel continuity.
  • A unified management approach is crucial for optimizing outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of a unified management plan for patients with cloacal exstrophy.
  • To determine the potential for bowel continuity and avoidance of permanent stomas in these patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of prioritizing colorectal reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 25 patients treated for cloacal exstrophy between 1985 and 1999.

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  • All available colon was incorporated into the fecal stream during neonatal repair.
  • Patients were assessed after 1 year for stool continence and suitability for pull-through surgery.
  • Genitourinary reconstruction was planned after the colorectal management strategy.

    • Main Results:

    • All 25 patients underwent a pull-through procedure, regardless of initial colonic length.
    • Post-pull-through continence varied, with 3 patients totally continent, 4 continent with occasional soiling, and 11 managed with a bowel regimen.
    • Only 2 patients with very short colons (<10 cm) ultimately required ileostomies.

    Conclusions:

    • Neonatal repair should incorporate all available colon into the fecal stream, forming a colostomy.
    • A pull-through procedure should be considered if patients develop the ability to form solid stool.
    • Genitourinary reconstruction decisions must follow the establishment of a gastrointestinal management plan to maximize bowel utilization.