Cloacal exstrophy associated with gastroschisis: Case report of a rare association with favorable outcome

摘要

Abdominal wall defects are congenital malformations representing a challenge for pediatric surgeons. This paper presents a rare case of difficult surgical decision and clinical management, leading to a favorable outcome brought about by the multidisciplinary treatment of a patient with cloacal exstrophy associated with gastroschisis. Highlights ? The importance of the multidisciplinary treatment in order to reach favorable outcome. ? Staged surgical treatment of large gastroschisis is important in order to avoid compartimental syndrome. ? The surgeons needs to preservate the vesicointestinal plaque.