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Imperforate Anus and Rectourethral Fistula in a Female

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are complex, heterogeneous disorders and in females the most common anomaly is imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula. We describe a malformation not previously encountered in the literature: imperforate anus associated with a normal urethra, normal vagina, but with a recto urethral fistula. Rectourethral fistula in a female is an extremely rare ARM. Precise workup is required to clarify the anatomy for operative planning.

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports

DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692411

Authors: Hira Ahmad, Devin R. Halleran, Daniel Dajusta, Katherine McCracken, Marc A. Levitt, Richard J. Wood

Institution: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700