Importance and difficulty of correctly diagnosing covered cloacal exstrophy for adequate reconstruction: A case report

Abstract

Covered cloacal exstrophy (CCE) is extremely rare condition. In patients with a single perineal orifice and no pubic bone separation, it is very difficult to suspect and/or diagnose CCE based on external signs alone. We present the case of a 2-month-old girl diagnosed with CCE based on cystography, ileostomy contrast study and cystoscopy.

Keywords

• Covered cloacal exstrophy
• Rescue operation
• Short colon