Background Radiological imaging is paramount for defining the genitourinary fistulae
commonly associated with anorectal malformations prior to definitive surgery. The imaging …

Background Anorectal malformations are often associated with rectal pouch fistulas.
Surgical correction requires accurate evaluation of the presence and position of such …

Recto-urethral fistulae are the most common finding in males born with an anorectal
malformation (ARM). A high pressure distal colostogram is an important tool in visualizing …

Background In recent decades, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has gained prominence
as a standard diagnostic method for preoperative assessment in patients with anorectal …

Background: In children with high and intermediate anorectal malformation, distal
colostography is an important investigation done to determine the relationship between the …

Objective To compare MRI and colostography/fistulography in neonates with anorectal
malformations (ARM), using surgery as reference standard. Methods Thirty-three neonates …

Background: Accurate imaging of rectourethral fistula is essential for optimal surgical
management of infants with high-type anorectal malformation (ARM). The aim of this study …

We read with interest the article by Y. Zhan, J. Wang and W. Guo “Comparative Effectiveness
of Imaging Modalities for Preoperative Assessment of Anorectal Malformation in the …

Background Recently, it has been reported that anorectal malformation with rectourethral
fistula in male neonates can be managed by primary neonatal reconstruction without …

This case series describes a novel method for showing the preoperative anatomy of children
with anorectal malformations using ultrasound contrast, which we have termed “contrast …