Colonic triplication associated with anorectal malformation: case presentation of a rare embryological disorder.
Tubular colonic triplication is an extremely rare hindgut malformation, with only 2 reports in the literature to date. The present authors describe the new and unusual case of a boy born with an imperforate anus, rectovesical fistula, and 3 distinct left colons. The bladder was divided by an incomplete septum. Prenatal ultrasound suggested colonic duplication. Surgical management involved resection of the triplicated segment and posterosagittal anorectal pull through.
Gisquet
Heloise
H
Paediatric Surgery Department, Childrens Hospital Brabois, University Hospital of Nancy, Nancy, France.
Lemelle
Jean Louis
JL
Lavrand
Frederic
F
Droulle
Pierre
P
Schmitt
Michel
M
D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003082:Colectomy; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities*