Anorectal malformations in girls include a wide range of abnormalities, from the non-perforated anal membrane to cloaca. The most common is rectovestibular fistula. Purpose - improve results surgical treatment congenital anorectal with fistula using differentiated approach choice tactics. Materials and methods. A comprehensive examination children was performed. Associated diagnosed this type a...

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...

Gastrointestinal (GI) hypomotility and symptoms are common in Scleroderma (SSc) patients yet so far uncorrelated. Eight SSc patients and matched controls were queried about their GI dysmotility symptoms and quality of life (QoL) and underwent anorectal motility and sensory tests. Specific scoring systems were developed for anorectal symptoms and anorectal dysmotility. We found that (1) the SSc ...

AbstractBackground Anteriorly displaced anus (ADA) is defined as anterior displacement of the toward perineum. Early radiologic characterization a crucial step in guiding first-line management. Objective The objective this study was to assess urethra-to-anus distance (UAD) on perineal ultrasound female infants under age 3 months with anteriorly and retrospectively det...

The Currarino triad is a unique complex of congenital caudal anomalies, including anorectal malformation, sacral bony defect and presacral mass. This triad may be associated with Müllerian duct anomalies, such as duplication of the vagina and uterus. Each of these diseases has a familial tendency and sometimes coexist within families. But, when coexisting in familial cases, nearly all reported ...

complaint and is frequently secondary to poor bowel or dietary habits. Organic causes include endocrine or electrolyte abnormalities, colonic neoplasm or other obstructing mass lesions, and neurologic dysfunction such as Hirschsprung’s disease. Constipation that is refractory to treatment or results in complications such as fecal impaction warrants consideration of occult causes. One rare cause...

Currarino syndrome (triad) is an extremely rare condition characterized by presacral mass, anorectal malformation, and sacral bone deformation. The complete form of this syndrome displays all three irregularities. Herein, we report a male case who was admitted to our hospital with symptoms of urinary system infection and persistent constipation 2 years after colostomy operation performed with t...