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Posterior urethral valve and anterior rectal duplication: a new combination

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: We present a rare case of association of anterior rectal duplication and posterior urethral valve (PUV). A term neonate with no antenatal concerns was admitted with urosepsis and acute renal injury at 18 days of age. History revealed a poor urinary stream and dribbling. After resuscitation and stabilisation, renal tract ultrasound and micturating cysto-urethrogram were performed. Cystourethroscopy showed PUV and a mass indenting the bladder posteriorly. MRI confirmed the presence of a cystic lesion anterior to the rectum suspicious of rectal duplication. Laparoscopic-assisted excision of the anterior rectal duplication cyst was then performed. The infant recovered uneventfully. Creatinine normalised postoperatively and has been stable at follow-up.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229648

Authors: Kailas P Bhandarkar, Nordeen Bouhadiba, Massimo Garriboli

Institutions: Evelina London Children's Healthcare, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2963971925

FWCI: 0.292

Cites: 12

Cited by: 1

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