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Prune Belly Syndrome - Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis
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Prune Belly Syndrome - Symptoms – Treatment – Complications – Prognosis
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Treatment for prune belly syndrome includes antibiotics to prevent urinary tract infections and surgical correction wherever necessary. Diagnosis The following tests may be used to diagnose prune belly syndrome:
Treatment Treatment of prune belly syndrome includes the following:
Prognosis A number of children suffering from prune belly syndrome are stillborn or die within the first few months of life. Prognosis or outcome of the disease depends on the kidney and lung development. Death could occur due to lung complications, kidney failure or both. |
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cwxyz1(Guest)
Posted on: 02/15/2013 hmm...well my name is chris whit[not full last name]...I'm born with prune belly syndrome and to tell you all the truth...its not that bad...I just can't go out and do physical sports that would cause complications to my stomach...I've had surgeries when I was a kid due to falling down on a tree branch...I know it sucks...but again its not that bad...I don't really care for a cure because well its too late...have a good day yall
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