PURPOSE: We evaluated the long-term outcome of social integration and sexual function in 29 men with bladder exstrophy and epispadias. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four men with epispadias and 25 with bladder exstrophy were available for long-term followup. Patients were interviewed by telephone regarding sexual history and social integration. Semen analyses were obtained in 8 cases. RESULTS: Patient assessment of genital appearance was good or fair in 71%. Potency was present in all patients, and erections were straight in 66% and curved in 34% with no curvature so severe as to prevent sexual intercourse. Semen analysis showed a normal sperm count in 63% of the men and no azoospermia. Social integration was satisfactory: 100% of the men attended high school, 55% have a college education and all who are not attending school have full-time jobs. CONCLUSIONS: Our long-term review demonstrates that despite what appears to be a significant sexual handicap, patients with exstrophy/epispadias can have adequate sexual function and overall successful social integration.
PURPOSE: We evaluated the long-term outcome of social integration and sexual function in 29 men with bladder exstrophy and epispadias. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four men with epispadias and 25 with bladder exstrophy were available for long-term followup. Patients were interviewed by telephone regarding sexual history and social integration. Semen analyses were obtained in 8 cases. RESULTS:Patient assessment of genital appearance was good or fair in 71%. Potency was present in all patients, and erections were straight in 66% and curved in 34% with no curvature so severe as to prevent sexual intercourse. Semen analysis showed a normal sperm count in 63% of the men and no azoospermia. Social integration was satisfactory: 100% of the men attended high school, 55% have a college education and all who are not attending school have full-time jobs. CONCLUSIONS: Our long-term review demonstrates that despite what appears to be a significant sexual handicap, patients with exstrophy/epispadias can have adequate sexual function and overall successful social integration.
Authors: Jose Arnaldo Shiomi da Cruz; Bruno de Mattos; Miguel Srougi; Hiep Nguyen; Rafael Bonan; Francisco Denes; Amilcar Giron; Carlo Passerotti Journal: Cent European J Urol Date: 2016-03-24