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(Q64.1) Exstrophy of urinary bladder
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346 088 in individuals diagnosis exstrophy of urinary bladder confirmed
1 928 deaths with diagnosis exstrophy of urinary bladder
1% mortality rate associated with the disease exstrophy of urinary bladder
Diagnosis exstrophy of urinary bladder is diagnosed Men are 48.17% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis exstrophy of urinary bladder
1 304 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis exstrophy of urinary bladder
624 (0.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease exstrophy of urinary bladder - Men aged 0 and Women aged 5-9
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Disease Features exstrophy of urinary bladder
Absence or low individual and public risk
Exstrophy of urinary bladder - what does this mean
Exstrophy of the urinary bladder is a rare birth defect in which the bladder is abnormally exposed outside of the abdomen, resulting from a failure of the abdominal and pelvic muscles to form properly during fetal development. this results in the bladder being abnormally exposed and abnormally shaped. it is typically associated with other birth defects, including epispadias and cloacal exstrophy.
What happens during the disease - exstrophy of urinary bladder
Exstrophy of the urinary bladder is a congenital anomaly that occurs due to a failure of the abdominal wall to form normally during the early stages of embryonic development. this leads to the bladder being exposed on the abdominal wall and the bladder opening being situated abnormally on the anterior abdominal wall. it is associated with other congenital anomalies such as epispadias and cloacal exstrophy.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urine tests
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan
- Cystography
- Cystoscopy
- Urodynamic studies
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treating exstrophy of the urinary bladder.
- Performing an initial physical exam and imaging tests to determine the exact location and size of the bladder.
- Performing surgery to close the bladder and reconstruct the urinary tract.
- Using a catheter to help with bladder drainage.
- Administering antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Using physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.
- Prescribing medications to help relax the bladder muscles.
- Providing dietary and lifestyle advice to help manage symptoms.
- Monitoring the patient’s progress and making adjustments as needed.
9 Days of Hospitalization Required
29 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Exstrophy of urinary bladder - Prevention
Exstrophy of the urinary bladder can be prevented by avoiding certain risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and exposure to environmental toxins. additionally, regular prenatal ultrasounds can help detect the condition in utero, allowing for early intervention and treatment.