Tamador Al-Shamaileh, Laura Tiusaba, Shimon Eric Jacobs, Teresa Lynn Russell, Elizaveta Bokova, Hans G Pohl, Briony K Varda, Christina Ho, Christina Feng, Andrea Badillo, Marc A Levitt
Introduction Cloacal malformations comprise a heterogeneous group of anomalies that are considered the most complex anorectal malformations (ARMs) in females. Precise evaluation to identify the unique anatomy prior to reconstruction with collaboration between colorectal surgeons, urologists, and gynecologists is vital. Here, we present a rare anatomical variation in a patient with a cloacal malformation which affected operative and postoperative management. Case description A 6-year-old female with cloaca who underwent colostomy, vaginostomy, and vesicostomy as a newborn presented for reconstruction...
January 2023: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports