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Erosion of repaired exstrophy bladder by a large vesical calculus
Abdul Hai1, Arvind Sinha, Mayank Bisht
1Department of Surgery, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|September 8, 2011
Summary
Bladder stones commonly form after bladder exstrophy repair. This case report details a rare instance of a stone eroding through the repaired bladder and abdominal wall.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Bladder exstrophy is a congenital condition requiring surgical repair.
- Stone formation is a known complication following bladder exstrophy repair.
Observation:
- A patient who underwent bladder exstrophy repair developed a stone.
- The stone eroded through the bladder and anterior abdominal wall.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of stone erosion through the repaired bladder and abdominal wall.
- The erosion occurred three years after the initial surgical repair.
Implications:
- Highlights a rare but severe complication of bladder exstrophy repair.
- Suggests the need for vigilance in monitoring for stone-related complications.
- May inform future surgical techniques or follow-up protocols.
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