Bladder exstrophy, also called ectopia vesicae, is a developmental anomaly affecting the lower abdominal wall and the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a pouch that stores urine in the body.

Q: Which doctor should I consult for bladder exstrophy? A: Bladder exstrophy is usually diagnosed at birth by the pediatrician, who may refer the case to a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric ...

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An exstrophy bladder ( Ectopia vesicae) made life extremely difficult for him. Since the bladder was not formed completely, leaking urine from the exposed surface of the organ would wet his ...

A HISTORY of urinary incontinence since infancy, associated with otherwise normal micturition, suggests ureteral ectopia. The ectopic orifice is usually in the midline just posterior to the ...