Prune belly syndrome is a congenital disorder of the urinary system, characterized by a triad of symptoms.

[9] Urinary tract dilation, bladder outlet obstruction, distended bladder wall and an abnormally large abdominal cavity with deficient abdominal wall musculature are key indicators, as the abdomen swells with the pressure of accumulated urine.

[10][11][12] In young children, frequent urinary tract infections often herald prune belly syndrome, as they are normally uncommon.

One option is to perform a vesicostomy, which allows the bladder to drain through a small hole in the abdomen, thus helping to prevent urinary tract infections.

Similarly, consistent self-catheterization, often several times per day, can be an effective approach to preventing infections.