title: Augmented-pressure colostogram in imperforate anus with fistula.
abstract: Most newborns with imperforate anus, except for those with very low varieties, undergo a diverting colostomy performed in the postnatal period, with definitive surgical repair at a later age. Accurate demonstration of the anatomy of any associated fistula between the rectum and urogenital tract is essential for optimal surgical management. An augmented-pressure distal segment colostogram is recommended prior to definitive repair, both to confirm the level of rectal atresia and to define any associated fistulous communication. We report a case of high imperforate anus with rectourethral fistula in which the fistulous tract was not identified on the conventional contrast colostogram but was readily delineated when an augmented-pressure modification of the technique was utilized. The technical aspects of augmented-pressure colostography are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Gross
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Wolfson
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pena
mesh_terms: D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007420:Intestine, Large / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media