Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Prune belly syndrome, pediatrics, Nelson’s Pediatrics

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 14, 2019

References for Prune Belly Syndrome - Symptoms – Treatment – Complications – Prognosis

References:

Straub E and Spranger J. Etiology and pathogenesis of the prune belly syndrome. Kidney International 1981; Vol. 20 : pp 695—699
Nelson’s Textbook of Pediatrics

Published on Oct 04, 2011
Last Updated on Nov 14, 2019

Comments

cwxyz1 Friday, February 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