title: A case of rectal atresia associated with recto-bulbar urethral fistula.
abstract: Rectal atresia is a rare condition in which the anus and sphincter muscles are normally developed, with usually no fistulous communication with the urinary tract. An unusual case of rectal atresia associated with recto-bulbar urethral fistula treated by a combination of colo-anal anastomosis and mucosal proctectomy via a posterior sagittal approach is reported for the first time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan. koba@med.juntendo.ac.jp
authors.forename: Hiroyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kobayashi
authors.forename: Atsuyuki
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yamataka
authors.forename: Geoffrey J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: Kanako
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsukamoto
authors.forename: Takeshi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Miyano
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery