ArticlePediatric radiology2013
Comparison of MR and fluoroscopic mucous fistulography in the pre-operative evaluation of infants with anorectal malformation: a pilot study.
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- T2-based magnetic resonance genitography in children with complex anorectal malformations: experience at a tertiary pediatric hospital in Latin America.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- The comparison of magnetic resonance and fluoroscopic imaging options in the preoperative assessment of boys with anorectal malformations and a colostomy.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- Preoperative fistula diagnostics in male anorectal malformations after colostomy: a single-center experience.BMC medical imaging · 2023Review
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- High resolution MRI for preoperative work-up of neonates with an anorectal malformation: a direct comparison with distal pressure colostography/fistulography.European radiology · 2015Article
- MRI anatomy of anteriorly displaced anus: what obstructs defecation?Pediatric radiology · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundAnorectal malformations are often associated with rectal pouch fistulas. Surgical correction requires accurate evaluation of the presence and position of such fistulas. Fluoroscopy is currently the chosen modality for the detection of fistulas. The role of MRI is unexplored.
objectiveTo compare the diagnostic accuracy of MR versus fluoroscopic fistulography in the pre-operative evaluation of infants with anorectal malformation. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe conducted a pilot study of infants requiring defunctioning colostomy for initial management of anorectal malformation. Dynamic sagittal steady-state free-precession MRI of the pelvis was acquired during introduction of saline into the mucous fistulas. Findings were compared among MR fistulography, fluoroscopic fistulography and intraoperative inspection.
resultsEight children were included. Median age at fistulography was 15 weeks, inter-quartile range 13-20 weeks; all were boys. There was full agreement among MR fistulography, fluoroscopic fistulography and surgical findings.
conclusionThe pilot data suggest that MR fistulography is promising in the pre-operative evaluation of children with anorectal malformation.
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