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13 Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex

 

 

Figs. 13.31, 13.32, and 13.33 Clinical operative photographs showing repair of epispadias. Note the normal size and shape of the penis. Note also the good size and position of the urethral meatus

They have penises that are normal in terms of shape and function.

They are continent and do not require further surgeries.

Their sexual function is normal and can have children.

Those with severe degrees of epispadias may have erectile dysfunction are unable to conceive children.

They may be incontinent and require surgeries to correct this.

The prognosis of females with epispadias is usually excellent and their future fertility is not affected.

13.4Bladder Exstrophy

13.4.1 Introduction

Bladder extrophy is a rare congenital malformation.

It is characterized by an abdominal wall defect, an open bladder and urethra with an epispadias and a wide pubic diastasis.

The prevalence of classic bladder exstrophy is estimated to be 3.3 per 100,000 births.

Classic bladder exstrophy is more common in males with a male-to-female ratio of 2.3:1 and as high as 6:1.

Bladder exstrophy can present as an isolated classic bladder exstrophy or part of the cloacal exstrophy (Fig. 13.37, 13.38, 13.39, 13.40, and 13.41).

Bladder exstrophy is the most common presentation of exstrophy-epispadias complex, occurring in approximately 1 per 10,000 to 1 per 50,000 births and affecting males approximately twice as often as females.

The risk factors for bladder exstrophy include:

Caucasian race

Young maternal age

Maternal multiparity

Children conceived with in vitro fertilization

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Figs. 13.34, 13.35, and 13.36 Clinical photographs showing a redo repair of epispadias after initial failure of the distal part of the repair

BLADDER

EXSTROPHY

EPISPADIAS

Fig. 13.37 A clinical photograph showing classic bladder extrophy. Note the open urinary bladder and the associated complete epispadias

The diagnosis of bladder extrophy epispadias complex can be made prenatally by ultrasound.

This is important to council parents

And also to transfer these patients prior to delivery to specialized centers experienced in the management of these patients.

Counseling should be provided to parents but, due to a favorable outcome, termination of the pregnancy is no longer recommended.

Following reconstructive surgery of the bladder, continence rates of about 70–80 % are expected during childhood.

Additional surgery might be needed to improve continence, bladder capacity and emptying function.

Urinary diversion should be considered only if reconstructive surgery fails.

Psychosocial and psychosexual outcome is important in these patient and a multidisciplinary team approach is essential in this regard.

If the patient’s bladder capacity does not increase sufficiently following closure, the patient may ultimately need augmentation cystoplasty.

In cases when the bladder is excessively fibrotic or is too small even to attempt augmentation, then bladder substitution surgery, in the form of orthotopic neobladder or a

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13 Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex

 

 

Fig. 13.38 A clinical photograph showing bladder exstrophy as part of the cloacal exstrophy. Note the urinary bladder divided into two parts and the space between them is occupied by the prolapsed ileocecal region. Note also the associated anorectal agenesis

Figs. 13.39 and

13.40 Clinical photographs showing bladder exstrophy as part of the cloacal exstrophy. Note the widely separated two halves of the bladder. Note also the prolapsing ileocecal region between the two halves of the urinary bladder. Note also the associated anorectal agenesis and bilateral club feet

½ URINARY BLADDER

ILEOCECAL

REGION

½ URINARY BLADDER

½ URINARY BLADDER

½ URINARY BLADDER

ANORECTAL

AGENESIS

ILEOCECAL REGION

½ URINARY BLADDER

½ URINARY BLADDER

ILEOCECAL REGION

continent catheterizable pouch, is generally undertaken.

Reconstruction of exstrophy-epispadias complex remains one of the greatest challenges facing the pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologist.

The goals of treatment include:

Closing the defect in the urinary bladder

Closing the abdominal wall defect while maintaining renal function

Achieving urinary continence

Maintaining sexual function

Achieving cosmetically and functionally acceptable external genitalia

Creation of a neo-umbilicus

Repair of bladder exstrophy can be done in one of two procedures:

Staged functional closure for classic bladder exstrophy:

The bladder closure is completed within 72 h of birth.

If this is delayed, pelvic osteotomies are required to facilitate successful closure of the abdominal wall and to allow the

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Fig. 13.41 A clinical photograph showing bladder exstrophy as part of the cloacal exstrophy. Note the two halves of the urinary bladder with stents in the two ureters

1/2 URINARY BLADDER

ILEOCECAL REGION

1/2 URINARY BLADDER

bladder to lie within a closed and supportive pelvic ring.

Epispadias repair with urethroplasty is delayed till age 12–18 months. This allows enough increase in bladder outlet resistance and improve the bladder capacity.

Bladder neck reconstruction is done at age 4 years

A modified Young-Dees-Leadbetter repair is preferred. Multiple modifications of this have been proposed.

This allows continence and correction of vesicoureteral reflux.

Complete primary repair for classic bladder exstrophy

Primary bladder closure, urethroplasty, and genital reconstruction are performed in a single stage in newborns.

This procedure involves complete penile disassembly in males and mobilization of the urogenital complex in females.

Hypospadias is a common outcome in males and this requires subsequent urethroplasty.

Classic bladder exstrophy is characterized by:

The bladder is open to the outside on the lower abdomen.

The abdominal wall appears long because of a low-set umbilicus on the upper edge of the bladder plate.

The distance between the umbilicus and anus is foreshortened.

The pubic symphysis is widely separated.

The rectus muscles diverge distally, attaching to the widely separated pubic bones.

Indirect inguinal hernias are frequent (>80 % of males, >10 % of females) due to wide inguinal rings and the lack of an oblique inguinal canal.

In males with classic bladder exstrophy (Figs. 13.42, 13.43, 13.44, and 13.45):

The phallus is short and broad with upward curvature (dorsal chordee).

The glans lies open and flat.

The dorsal component of the foreskin is absent.

The urethral plate is open and extends the length of the phallus.

The bladder plate and urethral plate are in continuity, with the verumontanum and ejaculatory ducts visible within the prostatic urethral plate.

The anus is anteriorly displaced with a normal sphincter mechanism.

In females with classic bladder exstrophy:

The clitoris is bifid with divergent labia superiorly.

The open urethral plate is in continuity with the bladder plate.

The vagina is anteriorly displaced.

The anus is anteriorly displaced with a normal sphincter mechanism.

Radiological evaluation:

A baseline abdominal ultrasound is important in these patients because increased bladder pressure after bladder closure can lead to hydronephrosis.

Bilateral vesicoureteral reflux is common and seen in nearly all patients with classic bladder exstrophy.