Laparoscopic-Assisted Anorectoplasty for Anorectal Malformation With Recto-Prostatic Urethral Fistula: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Congenital recto-urethral fistula is the most common form of anorectal malformation found in boys. The final repair includes the ligation of the fistula and the anorectoplasty, and can be achieved either way: posterior sagitally or laparoscopically. We present a case of a term male infant diagnosed...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e49008
Main Authors: Florou, Maria, Kepertis, Chrysostomos, Mouravas, Vassileios, Anastasiadis, Kleanthis, Spyridakis, Ioannis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anus
Case reports
Classification
Constipation
Dissection
Fecal incontinence
Fistula
Gastroenterology
Hospitals
Infections
Laparoscopy
Ostomy
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Rectum
Surgeons
Surgery
Urine
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Summary:Congenital recto-urethral fistula is the most common form of anorectal malformation found in boys. The final repair includes the ligation of the fistula and the anorectoplasty, and can be achieved either way: posterior sagitally or laparoscopically. We present a case of a term male infant diagnosed with anorectal malformation and recto-prostatic urethral fistula, that underwent a laparoscopic-assisted posterior sagittal anorectoplasty in our department.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49008