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Bladder exstrophy repair

Alternative Names: Bladder birth defect repair; Everted bladder repair; Exposed bladder repair; Repair of bladder exstrophy Expectations after surgery: Surgery is necessary to: prevent infection that could decrease kidney function allow the child to develop normal urinary control improve the child's physical appearance avoid future problems with sexual function Some children are unable to develop adequate urinary control and may later need further urinary repair. Text Continues Below Convalescence: The length of hospitalization depends on how severe the defect is, if there are other problems, and how many stages of surgical correction are needed. Complete healing can take 4 to 6 weeks.

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