Epispadia Stem

Epispadia stem is a rare species characterized by insufficient development of the outer layer of the pleura. This disease is one of the most serious forms of developmental abnormalities in the chest area. It is manifested by insufficient or lack of development of the muscles connecting the ribs to the sternum and diaphragm, as well as the respiratory organs of the thoracic segment. Epispadaia stem can manifest itself both in one part of the body and throughout its entire length. This can be either unilateral underdevelopment or a complete absence of ribs on a significant part of the chest and abdomen.

This disease has both hereditary and congenital origin. Most often it is a genetic disease. As a result, if one of the parents has insufficient development of muscles or ribs, then the likelihood of transmitting this genetic disorder to the offspring increases significantly. Due to the hereditary nature of the disease, the disease is most common among brothers and sisters. Often this disease can be recognized in early childhood, which allows for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Unfortunately, early diagnosis of this disease is quite difficult. Although a blood test can be performed at birth, a truncal epispadias test may not be the optimal solution. It is based on the genetic properties of the pathology, which can be manifested in offspring many years after the birth of the child. Therefore, such test results may not detect signs of epispadias in a person who may be exposed to the effects of this genetic disorder in the form of missing (or insufficient) muscles. To determine the presence or absence of a disease, specialists use chest radiography when asking the right question. But this may not always be revealed and not in all cases.

If the diagnosis of truncal epispadias is confirmed, then it is necessary to begin a treatment procedure to correct all organs damaged in this form of the disease. Such procedural complexes are usually