Experience with reconstructive-plastic operations in bladder exstrophy in children
Dikova, A.A.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 137(9): 111-114
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 3538622 Document Number: 284455
The author analyzes the experience with reconstructive-plastic operations in her modification mad in 22 children with exstrophy of the urinary bladder. Long-term results within 3-17 years were observed in 15 children. Good outcomes (complete retaining of urine, normal capacity of the bladder, good morphofunctional state of the kidneys) were noted in 8 children. Based on the results obtained the author recommends the surgical treatment of exstrophy of the urinary bladder to be started with reconstructive-plastic operations at the age of 1-3 years.