Commentary on long-term active problems in patients with cloacal exstrophy: A systematic review

Nora M Haney; John P Gearhart

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.004

Commentary on long-term active problems in patients with cloacal exstrophy: A systematic review

J Pediatr Surg. 2022 Mar;57(3):348-349. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.004. Epub 2021 Sep 16.

Authors

Nora M Haney¹, John P Gearhart²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Urology, Robert D. Jeffs Division of Pediatric Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institutions, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 7304, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA.
² Department of Urology, Robert D. Jeffs Division of Pediatric Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institutions, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1800 Orleans Street, Suite 7304, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA. Electronic address: jgearha2@jhmi.edu.

PMID: 34563356
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.09.004

Abstract

This is a commentary on the manuscript entitled "Long-term active problems in patients with cloacal exstrophy: a systematic review" by Musleh L, Privitera L, Paraboschi I, et al.

Keywords: Cloacal exstrophy; Gastrointestinal outcomes; Gender identity; Long-term outcomes; Quality of life; Urinary outcomes.

Publication types

Editorial
Systematic Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Anorectal Malformations*
Anus, Imperforate*
Bladder Exstrophy* / surgery
Cloaca
Hernia, Umbilical* / surgery
Humans