Bladder Exstrophy
Sometimes problems happen with the way the bladder forms. The bladder muscles don't develop properly for children with bladder exstrophy.
Archived from the 2022 edition
Overview
If your newborn is diagnosed with this condition, read on. This information can help you talk with your child's urologist and plan for the future.
The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ that stores urine (waste). It's held in place by pelvic muscles inside the lower part of your belly.
In this entry
The archived page carried these sections, in this order.
- How Does the Bladder Work?
- What is Bladder Exstrophy?
- How Often does Bladder Exstrophy Occur?
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Explore Further