[Surgical treatment of epispadias]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 1998 Mar;36(3):133-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyse the surgical treatment of 124 cases of epispadias (incomplete 27 cases, complete 21 and complex 76).

Method: Leadbetter's operation was used for anti-incontinence. Urethral tightening was used in 4 cases of complete female epispadias. Penile straightening was adopted for incomplete epispadias and penile lengthening for complete and complex male epispadias.

Result: In 97 cases of urinary incontinence, complete continence was achieved in 73.

Conclusion: The orthopedic effects of external genitals were satisfactory.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Epispadias / complications
  • Epispadias / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Penis / abnormalities
  • Penis / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urethra / abnormalities
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urinary Incontinence / complications
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery*