Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons · Published 2026-07-01 · DOI 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_430_25
Zaheer Hasan, Md Mokarram Ali, Vijayendra Kumar, Ramjee Prasad
Classical bladder exstrophy (CBE) is characterised by a hallmark anatomical sign of the low-lying umbilicus. We report a case of CBE exhibiting a normally placed umbilicus. This anatomical variation contradicts the usual low-lying umbilicus in CBE and may offer favorable cosmetic and surgical implications.
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Hasan, Z., Ali, M., Kumar, V., et al. (2026). Classical Exstrophy Epispadias Complex with Orthotopic Umbilicus: A Contradiction with a Blessing. Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_430_25