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CC BY 4.0 · European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2019; 07(01): e36-e38
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692411
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692411
Case Report
Imperforate Anus and Rectourethral Fistula in a Female
Further Information
Publication History
10 February 2019
28 April 2019
Publication Date:
27 June 2019 (online)
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.
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