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M V Krishna Shetty¹, A Bhaskaran, T K Sen

¹Department of Urology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, India. drkrishnas@yahoo.com

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Isolated female epispadias is a rare condition causing urinary incontinence. Surgical reconstruction successfully addressed the anatomical defects and incontinence in a young patient.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Pediatric Surgery
Congenital Anomalies

Background:

Isolated female epispadias, without bladder exstrophy, is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
It typically presents with primary urinary incontinence and distinct anatomical abnormalities.

Observation:

A 7-year-old girl experienced partial urinary incontinence.
Physical examination revealed a bifid clitoris and labia minora, with normal vaginal and hymenal structures.
Voiding cystourethrogram confirmed the absence of vesicoureteral reflux.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with isolated female epispadias.
A successful single-stage surgical reconstruction of the urethra, labia minora, and clitoris was performed.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful surgical management of a rare congenital condition.
Single-stage reconstruction offers a viable treatment option for isolated female epispadias, improving quality of life by addressing incontinence and anatomical concerns.