title: Use of rotational fluoroscopy and 3-D reconstruction for pre-operative imaging of complex cloacal malformations.
abstract: Complex cloacal malformations are associated with a wide spectrum of anatomic defects involving the gastrointestinal, urinary, and gynecologic tracts; the variety and complexity of these defects complicate surgical planning and repair. Rotational fluoroscopy with 3-D reconstruction provides precise anatomic detail, particularly regarding length of the common channel, appearance/location of the vagina(s) and bladder, which facilitates surgical planning and determination of prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Cincinnati Children׳s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229. Electronic address: manish.patel@cchmc.org.
authors.forename: Manish N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000071056:Anorectal Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002988:Cloaca / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014564:Urogenital Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
keywords: 3D rotational fluoroscopy; Cloaca; Radiologic diagnosis