The topic Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex and Cloacal Exstrophy you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy Complex.

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• Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy (or Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex) involves a spectrum of congenital defects of the urinary tract, genital tract, and musculoskeletal system that are a result of embryologic defects
• The disorder tends to generally affect newborn Caucasian boy babies more. Risk factors, such as maternal smoking and a positive family history, increase the risk for Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex
• These risk factors may cause the development of one of the 3 forms of the complex, which include:
  • Epispadias
  • Classic Bladder Exstrophy
  • Cloacal Exstrophy
• The cause of Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy is not known. Research scientists are actively researching the cause of this embryologic defect
• A healthcare provider can diagnose one of the 3 types through a physical examination or prenatal ultrasounds. The healthcare professional will look for signs and symptoms specific to each form that may include abnormal pubic bone separation, lack of bladder control, and urine reflux
• Once Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy is diagnosed, corrective and reconstructive surgeries can be undertaken to treat bladder and kidney defects
• Complications, such as long-term urinary abnormalities and the bladder re-opening after surgery can lead to a poorer prognosis for children with Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias-Cloacal Exstrophy. Generally, if no complications arise and the treatment is successful, the prognosis can be good
• Preventative measures for the condition are not well understood and ongoing research may help understand the condition better. However, stopping/avoiding the use of tobacco by the expectant mother can decrease the chance of the condition in one’s child

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