Jan 28, 2025 · This rare condition present at birth happens when the bladder develops outside of an unborn baby during pregnancy. The condition can be repaired with surgery.

Bladder exstrophy occurs in approximately 1 in every 50,000 live births and is slightly more common in males. The disorder may occur in varying degrees and may involve other organs including the bowel, …

Bladder exstrophy is a congenital anomaly that exists along the spectrum of the exstrophy-epispadias complex, and most notably involves protrusion of the urinary bladder through a defect in the …

What is Bladder Exstrophy? An abnormality of formation of the bladder and the bony pelvis. The bladder does not form into its normal round shape but instead is flattened and exposed on the abdominal …

Bladder Exstrophy is a very rare abnormality that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs when the bladder does not fold and close and therefore the abdominal wall and the pelvic bones cannot close …

A congenital genitourinary malformation belonging to the spectrum of the exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) and is characterized by an evaginated bladder plate, epispadias and an anterior defect of the …

Cloacal exstrophy (EC) is a severe birth defect where the abdominal organs (the bladder and intestines) are exposed. The penis or vagina is split, and the anus may not be open.

Bladder exstrophy (EK-stroh-fee) is a rare birth defect in which the bladder develops outside the fetus. The exposed bladder can't store urine or function normally, resulting in urine leakage (incontinence). …

Aug 16, 2024 · Bladder exstrophy affects a baby’s urinary system. Typically, when your bladder fills with pee, nerve signals tell your brain that your bladder is full. Your bladder muscles contract (squeeze) …

Nov 28, 2025 · Classic Bladder Exstrophy is the most common presentation within a group of related defects known as the exstrophy-epispadias complex. The primary anatomical feature is the exposed …