Treatment of adult congenital anal atresia with rectovestibular fistula: A rare case report
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Female anorectal malformation is a correctable congenital defect. Delayed manifestations in patients with anal deformities are uncommon, especially after adolescence. CASE SUMMARY: The clinical data of a 19-year-old adult female patient with congenital anal atresia accompanied by rectovestibular fistula as the main manifestation was retrospectively analyzed. Diagnosis was made based on the patient's clinical symptoms, signs, imaging showing the fistula, X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging results. The preoperative examination was improved. Anorectoplasty was performed. The patient exhibited an improvement in quality of life and presented no evidence of fecal incontinence during the 6-mo follow-up. CONCLUSION: Transfistula anorectoplasty is a reasonable and reliable surgical method for the treatment of adult congenital anal atresia and rectovestibular fistula.
Source: World Journal of Clinical Cases
Authors: Jun Wang, Xin-Yi Zhang, Ji-Han Chen, Hei-Ying Jin
Institution: Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4388944682