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.
Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF 14 4XW, Wales, UK.
Danielle
D
Vietan
Ramnik Vallabh
RV
Patel
Simon N
SN
Huddart
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*