Colorectal Quiz Episode 33: Cloaca Exstrophy

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• Cloacal exstrophy requires staged reconstruction with initial bladder/bowel closure and delayed definitive repair
• Newer techniques include primary complete repair in neonatal period, though traditional staged approach remains standard
• Multidisciplinary team coordination essential: pediatric surgery, urology, orthopedics for pelvic closure and osteotomy
• Long-term continence outcomes depend on bladder capacity, sphincter function, and neurologic status at presentation
• Family counseling critical given complex reconstruction needs and variable functional outcomes across patients

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