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Horizontal pelvic osteotomies for bladder exstrophy. A preliminary report.

A J Gibbon1, N Maffulli, J A Fixsen

  • 1Hospitals for Sick Children, London, England.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a novel surgical approach for bladder exstrophy using innominate bone osteotomies in newborns. Early results show this technique effectively corrects complex malformations in a single procedure with satisfactory outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Urology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Bladder exstrophy is a complex congenital anomaly requiring surgical correction.
  • Traditional surgical methods for bladder exstrophy can be challenging, especially in severe or recurrent cases.
  • Horizontal osteotomies of the innominate bones were previously used for older patients with significant deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of horizontal osteotomies of the innominate bones as a primary procedure for bladder exstrophy in neonates.
  • To assess the feasibility of correcting complex bladder exstrophy malformations in a single-stage operation using this technique.
  • To report early outcomes and complications associated with this early-life surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

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  • Treatment of 11 patients aged three days to 15 years with bladder exstrophy.
  • Application of horizontal osteotomies of the innominate bones as a primary surgical procedure within the first week of life.
  • Simultaneous correction of pubic bone diastasis, abdominal wall defects, bladder closure, and reconstruction of the urethra and external genitalia.

    • Main Results:

    • Satisfactory early results were achieved in all 11 treated patients.
    • The procedure allowed for the correction of complex malformations in a single operation without patient repositioning.
    • Only minor complications were observed during the follow-up period.

    Conclusions:

    • Horizontal osteotomies of the innominate bones represent a safe and effective primary surgical treatment for bladder exstrophy in neonates.
    • This technique facilitates single-stage correction of complex bladder exstrophy, simplifying the management of this congenital anomaly.
    • Early satisfactory outcomes suggest this approach holds significant promise for improving the treatment of bladder exstrophy.