Bilateral Anterior Pelvic Osteotomy for Olosure of Bladder Exstrophy: Description of Technique.

Bladder and cloacal exstrophy are rare malformations associated with abnormalities in the pelvis. The objectives in reconstruction are to obtain a closed and continent bladder, with an acceptable cosmetic appearance. Treatment for the abnormalities of pelvic anatomy is an important part of achieving successful treatment for these urological conditions. This article aims to describe the technique of bilateral anterior pelvic osteotomy for treating bladder and cloacal exstrophy, and presents two cases to demonstrate the difficulties and applications of the technique.