Prune belly syndrome
Alternative names:
Eagle-Barrett syndrome
Treatment:
Treatment requires surgical intervention to maintain drainage of the renal system and protect remaining renal function. Typical surgeries might include: - pyelostomy (an opening into the kidney; usually with placement of a drainage tube)
- vesicostomy (an opening into the bladder; usually with placement of a drainage tube)
- reconstructive surgery
Other treatment:
Expectations (prognosis):
The outlook is poor to fair. About one third of affected infants die early. Infants that survive may have life-long urinary tract or other problems.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
This diagnosis is made in the hospital at the time of birth. If you have a child with diagnosed prune belly syndrome, call your health care provider at the first sign of a urinary tract infection or other urinary symptoms.
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