Micturating cystography and "double urethral catheter technique" to define the anatomy of anorectal malformations.
Ano-rectal malformations (ARM) in the male patient may be associated with a fistulous communication between the rectum and urethra. Pre-operative radiological assessment is important to delineate (a) the presence and level of the fistula, (b) the anatomy of the posterior urethra and (c) any anomalies in adjacent structures. Bladder catheterisation can be technically difficult when performing an MCUG and distal loopogram in such patients. This can be due to urethral stricture, tortuous or kinked urethra or preferential passage of catheter into a large fistula and leads to an inadequate study. We describe a "double urethral catheter technique" to enable urethral catheterisation when the fistula is large.
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Paediatric Surgical Unit, Sheffield Childrens Hospital, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH, UK. giampsocc@yahoo.co.uk.
Thyagarajan
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Murthi
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Sprigg
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014554:Urination; D014567:Urography / Q000379:methods*