Early Vesicostomy May Help Predict Long-Term Urinary Outcomes in Girls With Cloacal Malformation
Early Vesicostomy May Help Predict Long-Term Urinary Outcomes in Girls With Cloacal Malformation https://pediatricsnationwide.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Original_hi_res_JPG-071425BT034-C-Fuchs-for-web-1024x611.jpg 1024 611 Lauren Dembeck https://pediatricsnationwide.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dembeck_headshot.gif
The need for vesicostomy in infancy may help identify girls with cloacal malformation who are at greater risk for impaired bladder function, chronic kidney disease, and future reconstructive surgery. Girls born with cloacal malformation who require a vesicostomy in infancy may be less likely to achieve independent voiding and more likely to experience long-term…