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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Healthcare Management

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  • Transitioning care from pediatric to adult settings presents unique challenges.
  • Patients with complex surgical histories, such as bladder exstrophy, require specialized long-term management.
  • Loss to follow-up during this transition can lead to serious, preventable complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of massive ileocecal pouch stone burden in a patient transferred from pediatric to adult care.
  • To emphasize the potential surgical complications associated with such conditions.
  • To advocate for improved transition protocols to prevent late-stage adverse events.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing the management of a patient with a massive stone burden in an ileocecal pouch.
  • Review of the patient's history of extensive abdominal surgery and bladder exstrophy.
  • Successful surgical retrieval of pouch stones without immediate complications.

Main Results:

  • A massive stone burden was identified and successfully managed in the ileocecal pouch.
  • The patient's complex history included bladder exstrophy and extensive abdominal surgeries.
  • No surgical complications occurred during the stone retrieval procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Late complications, such as massive stone burden, can arise from inadequate transition of care.
  • Efficient transfer protocols from pediatric to adult institutions are crucial for preventing such issues.
  • This case underscores the importance of coordinated, continuous care for patients with complex urological conditions.