["Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex"]

The development of the new S3 guideline "Epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex" was funded by the German Innovation Fund of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA). Despite the relatively low level of evidence of the identified literature, a systematic approach and consistent evaluation of the literature enabled the formulation of a large number of evidence-based recommendations across a variety of topics. In addition, a patient guideline is under development in order to disseminate the guideline recommendations and to enhance self-management and understanding among patients and their relatives. A needs analysis had been carried out in order to adequately assess the topics that are most important for patients and relatives. Upon completion of the German guideline, an English translation in cooperation with the e‑UROGEN network is planned.