Exstrophy of the cloaca: report of two cases. Review of embryology and management (author's transl)

Two cases of cloacal exstrophy in infants are reported as well as the treatment performed in one of them, which remains alive. The theories which enable us to understand the embryology of the malformation and treatment applied after Rickham are reviewed. Most successful surgical guidelines are descr...

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Published inAnales españoles de pediatría Vol. 13; no. 10; p. 881
Main Authors Mira Navarro, J, Mas Torres, P, Beltra Pico, R, Garramone Trinchieri, N
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.10.1980
Subjects
Abdominal Muscles - abnormalities
Abdominal Muscles - embryology
Abnormalities, Multiple - surgery
Embryology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Methods
Rectum - abnormalities
Rectum - embryology
Urogenital Abnormalities
Urogenital System - embryology
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Summary:Two cases of cloacal exstrophy in infants are reported as well as the treatment performed in one of them, which remains alive. The theories which enable us to understand the embryology of the malformation and treatment applied after Rickham are reviewed. Most successful surgical guidelines are described.
ISSN:0302-4342