The posterior urethra in anorectal malformations.
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.
Mickelson
Jennifer J
JJ
Department of Pediatric Surgery, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
MacNeily
Andrew E
AE
Blair
Geoffrey K
GK
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*