Open AccessCongenital rectovestibular fistula associated with rectal atresia: A rare occurrence
Author(s) -
Rizwan Khan,
RS Chana
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/0971-9261.107015
Subject(s) - medicine , fistula , rectum , atresia , surgery , anastomosis , anal atresia
We report a rare variety of anorectal malformation, rectal atresia associated with rectovestibular fistula. The case was successfully treated by posterior sagittal repair. The fistula was mobilized and the continuity of the rectum was established by circumferential anastomosis.