Specialties & Conditions Bladder Exstrophy
Condition
Bladder Exstrophy
Bladder exstrophy is a severe deformity of the bladder that requires major surgical reconstruction. Fetal bladder exstrophy can be diagnosed by ultrasound before birth so that special preparations can be made at delivery for optimal care.
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