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The exstrophy-epispadias complex

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Patients with the exstrophy-epispadias complex are one of the most challenging groups encountered by pediatric urologists. They generally require surgery involving several reconstruction techniques, usually performed after the first week of life. Common problems in subsequent years include issues related to continence, sexual function, and the appearance of the lower abdomen and genitals. This article reviews major publications over the last few years related to managing patients with this rare, complex, congenital genitourinary anomaly.

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Eeg, K.R., Khoury, A.E. The exstrophy-epispadias complex. Curr Urol Rep 9, 158–164 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-008-0028-x

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