Table II.
Subjects characteristic based on type of bladder exstrophy, related organ anomalies, post-operative period, and fixation method.
| Variable | Total (N = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| Type of Bladder Exstrophy | ||
| Bladder | 17 | 89.5 |
| Cloaca | 2 | 10.5 |
| Related Organ Anomalies | ||
| Epispadia | 2 | 10.5 |
| Hypospadia | 1 | 5.3 |
| None | 16 | 84.2 |
| Innominate osteotomy | ||
| Anterior | 13 | 68.4 |
| Posterior | 6 | 31.6 |
| Fixation Method | ||
| External Fixation | 9 | 47.4 |
| Casting | 10 | 52.6 |
| Post-operative Period | ||
| ≤ 36 months | 10 | 52.6 |
| > 36 months | 9 | 47.4 |
| Complication | ||
| Skin irritation | 2 | 10.5 |
| Pin tract infection | 2 | 10.5 |
| Symphysis pubis plating | ||
| Yes | 10 | 52.6 |
| No | 9 | 47.4 |