[One stage reconstruction of bladder exstrophy and epispadias with abdominal wall skin flap and rectus abdominis muscle flap: report of 5 cases]

Abstract

5 cases of complete bladder exstrophy were treated by one stage reconstruction with abdominal wall skin flap and rectus abdominis muscle flap. Closure of the abdominal wall and bladder defect were achieved satisfactorily in all the patients. 4 patients have been followed up for 1.5-10.5 years. 3 patients whose bladder neck had been augmented by rectus abdominis muscle flap were continent but 1 patient whose bladder neck had not been, had giggle incontinence. The renal functions were all normal in these patients.