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Recurrent giant neobladder calculus extrusion after bladder exstrophy repair.
Thiago Guimarães1, Fátima Alves2, Hugo Pinheiro1
1Urology Department Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central Lisbon Portugal.
IJU Case Reports
|March 6, 2023
Summary
Patients with bladder exstrophy undergoing surgery face a risk of urinary calculus. This case highlights the recurrence of large calculus extrusion, emphasizing the need for close follow-up in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Bladder exstrophy is a congenital condition requiring complex reconstructive surgery.
- Patients undergoing such procedures are susceptible to developing urinary calculus (stones).
Observation:
- A 29-year-old male with a history of bladder exstrophy presented with recurrent calculus extrusion through his neobladder and abdominal wall.
- The patient had undergone calculus removal and reconstructive surgery nine years prior.
Findings:
- The patient experienced a recurrence of a large neobladder calculus extrusion.
- This case illustrates a significant challenge in managing bladder exstrophy complications.
Implications:
- Recurrent large calculus formation necessitates vigilant monitoring in bladder exstrophy patients.
- Close follow-up is crucial for early detection and management of urinary calculus in this population.
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