Management of perineal canal anomaly

Pediatr Surg Int. 1997;12(8):611-2. doi: 10.1007/BF01371912.

Abstract

A 6-year-old girl presented due to passage of stool through her vulva since birth. Examination revealed a fistulous tract between vestibule of the vagina and an otherwise normally formed anal canal. The tract was successfully excised through an anterior sagittal approach with a defunctioning sigmoid colostomy, which was closed 12 weeks later. The embryology, morbid anatomy, and treatment of this rare congenital anomaly are discussed along with a review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / abnormalities*
  • Child
  • Colostomy
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Perineum / abnormalities*
  • Perineum / surgery
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / surgery*
  • Vagina / abnormalities*