Imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula and pseudotail: a case report

Imperforate anus with a rectovestibular fistula and pseudotail: a case report

INTRODUCTION Human tails and pseudotails are rare sacrococcygeal lesions that are associated with a wide variety of anomalies and syndromes. Anorectal malformations are also relatively uncommon congenital defects that often occur in conjunction with syndromes or other congenital abnormalities. The anomalies associated with both disorders determine the timing and approach to surgical correction....

Rectovestibular fistula with normal anus: a treatment alternative.

Congenital rectovestibular fistulas with normal anus are a rare form of anorectal malformations, especially in the Western hemisphere. Due to its rarity, consensus on preoperative management, surgical technique and postoperative care is still in debate. We describe a specific case with its management plan and outcomes while providing an up to date literature review on current management trends.

Imperforate anus with rectopenile fistula: a case report and systematic review of the literature.

BACKGROUND Although anorectal malformations (ARMs) are frequently encountered, rare variants difficult to classify have been reported. METHODS This study describes a patient with ARM and rectopenile fistula. The literature was reviewed systematically to assess the anatomical characteristics, clinical presentations and operations of this rare type of ARM. RESULTS Eight patients were reported...

One-stage correction of imperforate anus and rectovestibular fistula in girls: Preliminary results.

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE This prospective study was designed to assess the safety, cost effectiveness, and advantages of performing posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without colostomy on girls with imperforate anus and rectovestibular fistula. METHODS Four girls with imperforate anus and rectovestibular fistula were entered into the study. Chest x-ray, renal ultrasound scan, and lateral fistulogram...

A Case of Imperforate Anus