title: Low anorectal malformation associated with 'ano-urethro-cutaneous' fistula.
abstract: Anorectal malformations are one of the common congenital anomalies encountered in the newborn period. The plethora of anomalies described makes it a complex subject for embryological explanations. Fistulous communications between the blind rectum and the urinary tract are common in boys with high/intermediate anomalies, but it is uncommon in children with low anorectal malformations, more so a double fistula. We are reporting a case of 'ano-uerthro-cutaneous fistula' associated with a low ano rectal malformation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kasturba Medical College & Hospital, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India. vijaykumar5566@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: P L N G
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vepakomma
mesh_terms: D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D012611:Scrotum; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications*