Single-stage repair for rectovestibular fistula without opening the fourchette

Abstract Background Anorectal malformations are one of the most common congenital defects. This study is conducted to demonstrate new technique for treatment of rectovaginal fistula without disturbing the fourchette through posterior sagittal approach. Method All the patients of rectovestibular fist...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2008-04, Vol.43 (4), p.775-779
Main Authors: Upadhyaya, Vijai Datta, Gangopadhyay, Ajay N, Pandey, Anand, Kumar, Vijayendra, Sharma, Shiv P, Gopal, Saroj C, Gupta, Dinesh K, Upadhyaya, Ashish
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anal Canal - abnormalities
Child, Preschool
Fecal Incontinence - etiology
Fecal Incontinence - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fourchette
Humans
Infant
Length of Stay
Pediatrics
PSARP
Rectovaginal Fistula - complications
Rectovaginal Fistula - surgery
Rectum - abnormalities
Single stage
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract Background Anorectal malformations are one of the most common congenital defects. This study is conducted to demonstrate new technique for treatment of rectovaginal fistula without disturbing the fourchette through posterior sagittal approach. Method All the patients of rectovestibular fistula admitted after the neonatal age were treated with posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without opening the fourchette. The results were evaluated for cosmetic appearance and anal continence. Result A total of 40 patients were included in our study. All patients were more than 1 month old. Operative time ranges from 70 to 150 minutes. The cosmetic appearance was good. Anal continence was good in 72% cases and fair in 20% cases. Fifteen percent of patients had minimal constipation and 7.5% patients had mucosal prolapse. Conclusion Single-stage repair for vestibular anus through posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without opening fourchette has a good cosmetic appearance and good anal continence.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.11.038