Duplicated proctodeum.
A 3-month-old female infant was noted to have two near mirror image anal openings: an anterior, normally sited, anus and a posterior duplicated proctodeum. Ultrasound and X-rays were normal. Contrast X-ray showed 2-cm long non-communicating proctodeal duplication. She underwent EUA, proctoscopy, stimulation of sphincter and transproctodeal excision of the duplication and external sphincter reconstruction with excellent cosmetic and functional results.
Vietan
Danielle
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF 14 4XW, Wales, UK.
Patel
Ramnik Vallabh
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Huddart
Simon N
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*