title: The posterior urethra in anorectal malformations.
abstract: Anorectal malformations are commonly associated with recto-urethral fistulas. Definitive repair of these anomalies may result in injury to the bladder and urethra. Accurate preoperative assessment of the anatomy is imperative to identify the structures and avoid unnecessary injury. This brief report provides radiographic images that demonstrate these anomalies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Jennifer J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Mickelson
authors.forename: Andrew E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: MacNeily
authors.forename: Geoffrey K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Blair
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000453:epidemiology; D015897:Comorbidity; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014564:Urogenital Abnormalities / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*