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The use of augmented-pressure colostography in imperforate anus

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Colostomy is recommended in most newborns with imperforate anus (IA), except those with low-type anorectal malformations (ARM). Accurate demonstration of the anatomy of any associated fistula between the rectum and the urogenital tract is essential for optimal surgical management. Augmented-pressure distal colostography is recommended to fulfill this requirement prior to definitive surgical repair of IA. We examined 12 cases of high or intermediate-type ARM using this technique, which clearly demonstrated the distal perineal anatomy. All were confirmed at posterior sagittal angorectoplasty.

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  1. Division of Radiology, Chang Gung Children's Hospital and Chang Gung Medical College, Taoyuan, Taiwan Republic of China

    C. -R. Wang & K. -E. Lim

  2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chang Gung Children's Hospital and Chang Gung Medical College, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China

    J. -N. Lin

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Wang, C.R., Lin, J.N. & Lim, K.E. The use of augmented-pressure colostography in imperforate anus. Pediatr Surg Int 12, 383–385 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01076945

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