Psychological and Sexual Outcomes in Patients with Bladder Exstrophy and Their Caregivers

In brief

This article examines the psychological well-being and sexual function outcomes in patients born with bladder exstrophy, a rare congenital urological condition. It also addresses the psychosocial impact on caregivers, filling a knowledge gap beyond surgical reconstruction outcomes.

• - Bladder exstrophy has significant long-term psychosocial impacts beyond physical reconstruction. - Sexual function outcomes in exstrophy patients remain understudied despite surgical advances. - Caregiver psychological burden is an important but often overlooked aspect of exstrophy care. - Comprehensive care should address mental health and sexual health alongside surgical outcomes.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.