Prenatal Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Anorectal Malformations: Correlating Prenatal Signs With Postnatal Outcomes. [PDF]
Objective: This study explored prenatal ultrasound markers in patients with anorectal malformations (ARMs). Methods: All patients treated for ARM in our institution from January 2014 to December 2021 with an available expert fetal anomaly scan (eFAS ...
Huijgen D +5 more
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Primary Anterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Rectovestibular Fistula
To reduce the morbidity and suffering of patients with rectovestibular fistula (RVF) and to lessen the cost of the staged management protocol. Methods: A prospective study was carried out in the Department of Paediatric Surgery of Dhaka Shishu (Children)
Abdul Aziz, Md. +2 more
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Normal Anal Sensibility in Patients Born With Anorectal Malformations. [PDF]
ObjectivesAnal sensibility is crucial for fecal continence. We aim to investigate anal sensibility in patients diagnosed with different types of ARM, after various types of treatments, and according to the sacral ratio.MethodsRetrospectively, we included
den Hollander VEC, Trzpis M, Broens PMA.
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Single stage repair of anorectal malformation with rectovestibular fistula in adult. [PDF]
Anorectal malformations are a wide spectrum of disorders, affecting both genders and rare adult presentation as with increased knowledge and advancements, the majority of cases are diagnosed and rectified at birth. This case is a classic example of delayed presentation caused by illiteracy and a lack of adequate health care in rural locations and ...
Bhavsar R +4 more
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Incidentally found rectal duplication during surgery for rectovestibular fistula and its management
Association of rectal duplication with rectovestibular fistula is rare. A 3-month-old patient underwent primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for rectovestibular fistula. During surgery the patient was found to have a rectal duplication (RD).
Dhiraj K Balaji, Mamatha Basavaraju
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Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome associated with rectovestibular fistula. [PDF]
A female neonate with two openings in the introitus and an absent anal opening at the anal site presents a diagnostic challenge. Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome associated with rectovestibular fistula, though rare, should be kept in mind as a differential diagnosis of this presentation.
Tiwari C, Shah H, Waghmare M, Khedkar K.
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Rectal duplications accompanying rectovestibular fistula: Report of two cases [PDF]
Rectal duplication (RD) cysts are rare congenital anomalies that can be diagnosed with the presence of another opening in the perineum. They seldom accompany anorectal malformations (ARM).
Kaya, Cem +6 more
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Rectovestibular fistula: Which surgical approach is suitable? A randomized controlled trial
The management of a vestibular fistula is a challenge for pediatric surgeons. We compared four different operative techniques in terms of postoperative complications, continence, and cosmetic appearance.
sarah Abdelmohsen +7 more
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Expanding the PURA syndrome phenotype with manifestations in a Japanese female patient [PDF]
We report on a 15-year-old Japanese female patient with hypotonia and global developmental delay from the neonatal period who was revealed to carry a known pathogenic PURA variant (NM_005859.5:c.697_699del, p.Phe233del) by whole-exome sequencing. She had
Yuya Fukuda +5 more
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Background: Rectovestibular fistula (RVF) is the most common type of anorectal malformations in females. The need for a diverting colostomy during correction of defect has ignited a heated debate.
Mohammed Khalifa +3 more
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