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Female epispadias

P Mollard1, T Basset, P Y Mure

  • 1Hôpital Debrousse, Lyon, France.

The Journal of Urology
|September 25, 1997
PubMed
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Female epispadias, a condition often causing incontinence, can be successfully treated with reconstructive surgery. Surgical techniques aim for single-stage anatomical reconstruction, improving continence and outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Female epispadias is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • It is frequently associated with significant urinary incontinence.
  • Understanding its anatomical variations is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence and anatomical characteristics of female epispadias.
  • To assess the outcomes of surgical treatment for female epispadias.
  • To compare treatment approaches and their efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 10 female patients with epispadias, followed for 1-18 years.
  • Surgical interventions included two-stage procedures (cervicoplasty and genital/urethral reconstruction) and one-stage reconstructions (Hendren's technique with simplified cervicoplasty).

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  • Evaluation focused on urinary continence and external genitalia appearance.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight out of ten patients achieved total urinary continence.
    • One patient experienced minor nocturnal leakage, and another showed improving continence with longer dry intervals.
    • Good, though not perfect, cosmetic results were observed for the external genitalia.

    Conclusions:

    • Female epispadias typically presents as a complete form with incontinence.
    • Single-stage anatomical reconstruction is the preferred treatment goal.
    • Surgical outcomes for female epispadias are generally better than for female exstrophy or male epispadias.