Psychiatric morbidity in bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex: A systematic review with a population-based case-control study

Key Points

• Psychiatric morbidity is significantly elevated in individuals with bladder exstrophy and epispadias, emphasizing mental health needs.
• The systematic review also supports implementing routine mental health assessments for this population.
• Research draws on findings from population-based case-control studies to better understand comorbidities.
• Addressing psychiatric issues may improve overall health outcomes for affected individuals.