Use of cadaveric fascia lata for closure of bladder exstrophy with diplomyelia

Urology. 2002 Oct;60(4):685-8. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(02)01844-7.

Abstract

We describe a technique for the repair of bladder exstrophy using cadaveric fascia lata. The graft is folded in a four-layer configuration, passed through the obturator foramina, and then wrapped and anchored in front of the pubis. The resultant ring-shaped graft is useful when complex deformities preclude proper apposition of the pelvis anteriorly.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Bladder Exstrophy / surgery*
  • Cadaver
  • Fascia Lata / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Spinal Cord / abnormalities*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods