Epispadias Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Urethral opening on dorsum of penis
2
Q
What complex is it associated with
A
Epispadias-exstrophy complex
3
Q
What is epispadias-exstrophy complex
A
Spectrum of variants, defects in rupture of cloacal membrane
4
Q
Variants
A
Bladder extrophy
Vesicointestinal exstrophy
Epispadias
5
Q
Aetiology
A
Failure of closure of cloacal membrane results in bladder and urethra directly opening through abdominal wall
6
Q
Management
A
Surgical correction at birth
