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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
ISSN: 0971-9261 EISSN: 0971-9261
Vol. 10, No. 1, 2005, pp. 44-47
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Bioline Code: ip05011
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 10, No. 1, 2005, pp. 44-47
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Urogenital anomalies associated with anorectal malformation
Srivastava Vaishali, Ray A.K., Patra R., Saha Basu K., Samanta N., Saha K.
Abstract
Background
: The objective of the paper is to review the incidence and types of associated urogenital anomalies (U.G.A.) we encountered in patients with anorectal malformations (A.R.M.) and compare the results with previously published world literature.
Materials and Methods:
Retrospective review was done of 220 cases of A.R.M., treated from May 2002 to April 2003. All patients routinely underwent ultrasound (U.S.) study of the K.U.B. region and pelvis and lumbosacral radiography. Voiding cystourethrography (V.C.U.G.), nuclear renography and other investigations like buccal smear and karyotyping were done in selected cases only.
Results:
Genital anomalies were found in 30 cases (13.63%) and urologic anomalies in 25 cases (11.36%), a direct correlation being found between the level of A.R.M. and the incidence of urogenital anomalies (U.G.A.).
Conclusion:
The high incidence of associated anomalies (24.54%) makes careful clinical examination and evaluation of the urinary tract during the neonatal or early infantile period mandatory in all cases of A.R.M., particularly to avoid deterioration of renal function in future.
Keywords
Urogenital anomalies, anorectal malformations, congenital
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