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Observational studyPediatric surgery international2021

Evaluation and management of rectovaginal fistula in anorectal malformation: an observational study.

Survesh Kumar Gupta, Anand Pandey, Piyush Kumar, Saurabh Srivastava, Sudhir Singh, Jiledar Rawat

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Survesh Kumar GuptaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India.
Anand PandeyDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India. dranand27@rediffmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3514-0225
Piyush KumarDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India.
Saurabh SrivastavaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India.
Sudhir SinghDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India.
Jiledar RawatDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003, India.
King George's Medical University · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is a type of female ARM in which the rectum terminates in the vagina. Due to its rarity, there are limited reports on its presentation, management, and follow-up. This paper deals with the clinical presentation, management, and outcome of RVF.

methodsIt was a retrospective cohort study of 10 years. The patients were evaluated for age, clinical presentation, associated anomalies, any prior surgical interventions performed elsewhere, and complications. After workup, the patients underwent three stages of surgery.

resultsFifty-six patients of RVF were managed. The median age was 13.48 months. The associated anomalies were present in 37 (66%) patients. Posterosagittal and anterosagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP and ASARP) were performed in 29 and 6 patients, respectively. Abdominoperineal pull-through (APPT) was performed in 16 patients of congenital pouch colon. The complications of the first stage included stomal stenosis (4) and stomal prolapse (3). Constipation was present in 39 patients 2 years after the third surgery.

conclusionsRVF is a distinct entity, which needs careful clinical examination. With proper planning for diagnosis and treatment, it can be managed at specialized centers. Care may be needed for the associated anomalies. The follow-up is an integral part of its management.

Indexed as

Anorectal MalformationsRectal FistulaAnal CanalFemaleHumansInfantRectovaginal FistulaRectumRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAnorectal malformationCongenitalFemale anorectal malformationRectovaginal fistula

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