Duplicate Bladder Exstrophy with Complete Duplication of Müllerian Structures

The authors report a rare variant of the exstrophy-epispadias complex in which the patient has two bladders and complete duplication of müllerian structures. We also discuss the treatment of the patient’s orthopedic and genitourinary conditions. The patient’s prognosis is excellent, and she is expec...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2007-10, Vol.70 (4), p.811.e15-811.e17
Main Authors: Berkowitz, Jared, Warlick, Christopher, North, Amanda, Gearhart, John P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Bladder Exstrophy - complications
Bladder Exstrophy - pathology
Female
Genitalia, Female - abnormalities
Humans
Malformations of the urinary system
Medical sciences
Mullerian Ducts - abnormalities
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Pubic Symphysis Diastasis - pathology
Urethra - abnormalities
Urinary Bladder - abnormalities
Urinary system involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous
Urinary tract. Prostate gland
Urology
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Summary:The authors report a rare variant of the exstrophy-epispadias complex in which the patient has two bladders and complete duplication of müllerian structures. We also discuss the treatment of the patient’s orthopedic and genitourinary conditions. The patient’s prognosis is excellent, and she is expected to be fully continent, able to void spontaneously, and conceive children.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2007.07.046