Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Adults With Exstrophy of the Bladder

Conclusions

Although rare as they may be, the management of untreated bladder exstrophy presenting in adulthood has evolved over the years. The goals of the management have changed from simple defect closure to the dynamic reconstruction of the abdominal wall covering a continent neobladder. Our technique of a 3-layer closure can provide good functional integrity to the abdominal wall even in large defects.

Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - November 24, 2022 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research