Editorial comment on JPUrol-D23-00570R1 - Prenatal Dx Exstrophy

The importance of prenatal diagnosis for congenital conditions cannot be understated. Some are very challenging to identify, while others have a clear finding that is a hallmark. Classic bladder exstrophy (CBE) is one of those with a very clear finding that should not be missed: an absent bladder. While this seems like it would be something that could be caught every time, there are 2 things that seem to be the basis of the unacceptably high rate of not identifying this condition prenatally- it is much harder to see something that is NOT present, than something than is abnormal; and when a bladder is not seen, the usual sentiment is that the fetus must have just voided.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research