title: Anorectal malformation with tubular hindgut duplication.
abstract: The association of hindgut duplication and anorectal malformation is rare. Published classifications of this association are confusing in respect of terminology. We report a case of blind-ending, Y-shaped tubular duplication of the distal hindgut, associated with an anorectal malformation (rectourethral fistula) affecting the colon proper. Surgical options at time of presentation and of reconstructive surgery are discussed. A review and suggested modification of the classifications is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, Liverpool L12 2AP, UK.
authors.forename: Ross J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Craigie
authors.forename: Jaya S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Abbaraju
authors.forename: Muhammad E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ba'ath
authors.forename: Richard R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Turnock
authors.forename: Colin T
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Baillie
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000601:surgery; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures