Posterior transposition of anterior ectopic anus.
A method of posterior transposition of anterior ectopic anus is described in which the ectopic anus is incorporated in one flap of a Z-plasty. When the flaps are transposed the anus is brought into its normal anatomical position with the added advantages that the mucocutaneous junction and part of the innervation and the blood supply are preserved. The results of 24 girls treated with this technique are presented. In spite of a high incidence of sepsis resulting from less than ideal operative conditions, the repair remained intact.
North Colombo Medical College, Ragama, Sri Lanka.
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods