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Cloacal exstrophy reconstruction for urinary continence.

M E Mitchell1, C G Brito, R C Rink

  • 1Department of Urology, Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis.

The Journal of Urology
|August 1, 1990
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Patients with cloacal exstrophy can achieve urinary continence through bladder reconstruction. Gastric tissue is ideal for these procedures, leading to successful outcomes in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Cloacal exstrophy is a rare congenital anomaly requiring complex surgical management.
  • Achieving urinary continence is a primary goal in the treatment of cloacal exstrophy.

Observation:

  • This study evaluated 16 patients with cloacal exstrophy treated between 1978 and 1989.
  • Twelve patients underwent bladder reconstruction for urinary continence, utilizing various techniques including ileocystoplasty, gastrocystoplasty, and gastric continent urinary reservoirs.

Findings:

  • Of 10 evaluable patients, all achieved dryness for at least 3 hours, with 5 being completely dry day and night.
  • Gastric tissue proved to be the ideal material for bladder reconstruction in maintaining urinary continence.
  • Upper urinary tract function remained stable in all but one patient post-reconstruction.

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Implications:

  • Surgical reconstruction can successfully restore urinary continence in patients with cloacal exstrophy.
  • Gastric augmentation offers a reliable and effective method for bladder reconstruction in this patient population.
  • These findings support the use of gastric tissue for improved long-term outcomes in managing cloacal exstrophy.