Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Diverticula of the Bladder

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Diverticula of the Bladder

Abstract Cases of two boys, 6 and 4 years old respectively, with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and large bladder diverticula, are reported. Diverticulectomies were performed, but large diverticula reappeared in both patients. A connection between the increased extensibility of the connective tissue i...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of pediatric surgery 1985-08, Vol.40 (4), p.243-246
Hauptverfasser: Breivik, N., Refsum jr, S., Oppedal, B. R., Vesterhus, P.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Cases of two boys, 6 and 4 years old respectively, with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and large bladder diverticula, are reported. Diverticulectomies were performed, but large diverticula reappeared in both patients. A connection between the increased extensibility of the connective tissue in EDS and the development of bladder diverticula is suggested.
ISSN:0939-7248
1439-359X
DOI:10.1055/s-2008-1059784