title: The use of augmented-pressure colostography in imperforate anus.
abstract: Colostomy is recommended in most newborns with imperforate anus (IA), except those with low-type anorectal malformations (ARM). Accurate demonstration of the anatomy of any associated fistula between the rectum and the urogenital tract is essential for optimal surgical management. Augmented-pressure distal colostography is recommended to fulfill this requirement prior to definitive surgical repair of IA. We examined 12 cases of high or intermediate-type ARM using this technique, which clearly demonstrated the distal perineal anatomy. All were confirmed at posterior sagittal anorectoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Division of Radiology, Chang Gung Children's Hospital and Chang Gung Medical College, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lim
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media