Rectoperineal fistula in newborn boys.
Three newborn boys presented with features suggestive of classic low anorectal abnormality. However, during surgery they were found to have an intermediate anorectal abnormality and a rectoperineal fistula rather than an anocutaneous fistula. The surgical treatment of these infants is discussed.
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Sophia Childrens University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
L K
LK
Shanbhogue
R A
RA
Langemeijer
G C
GC
Madern
J C
JC
Molenaar
D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities