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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2025

Neobladder saving caesarean section in a pregnant woman with congenital bladder exstrophy.

Chiara Granieri, Silvia D'Ippolito, Aniello Foresta, Benedetta Gui, Nazario Foschi, Giovanni Esposito, Giovanni Scambia

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Chiara Granieri *Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Silvia D'Ippolito *Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy. silvia.dippolito@unimol.it.ORCID 0000-0002-6160-0558
Aniello ForestaDipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Benedetta GuiDipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Nazario FoschiUrology Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni EspositoDipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni ScambiaDipartimento di Scienze della Salute della Donna, del Bambino e di Sanità Pubblica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

purposeTo propose an obstetric management model for patients with congenital bladder exstrophy (BE) and multiple previous surgeries, recognizing the unique anatomical variations of each patient and emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment approaches.

methodsWe present the obstetric management and delivery of a 32-year-old pregnant woman with congenital BE, focusing on antenatal anatomical assessment, accurate delivery planning and key surgical steps during an elective caesarean section. Additionally, we conduct a comprehensive review of the current literature to enhance understanding of the reproductive implications associated with this exceptionally rare condition.

resultsFollowing urological magnetic resonance imaging and intraoperative ultrasound, a successful neobladder-saving caesarean section was performed at 37 weeks, resulting in the delivery of a healthy infant with no maternal complications.

conclusionObstetric management in women with congenital BE presents unique challenges due to its significant impact on urinary and reproductive functions. Careful delivery planning and antenatal anatomical assessment are crucial for optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes. A personalized, multidisciplinary approach can help minimize potential complications.

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Bladder ExstrophyCesarean SectionPregnancy ComplicationsUrinary Reservoirs, ContinentAdultFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMagnetic Resonance ImagingPregnancyUrinary BladderBladder exstrophyCaesarean sectionNeobladderPregnancy management

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PMCPMC11985548

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