Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty: primary repair of a rectovaginal fistula in an adult: report of a case.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

A case of an adult patient with the anorectal malformation of a rectovestibular fistula successfully repaired by performing a posterior sagittal anorectoplasty is reported. This case should increase the awareness of both primary and secondary anorectal malformations in the adult patient.

METHODS:

Management and outcome of an adult patient who presented with a rectovaginal fistula and underwent primary operative correction of her anorectal malformation using posterior sagittal anorectoplasty is reviewed.

RESULTS:

Total continence was achieved in an adult patient undergoing primary repair of a rectovaginal fistula using posterior sagittal anorectoplasty.

CONCLUSION:

Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty can be successfully performed in the adult patient for a primary repair of anorectal malformations. This operation should be considered in patients who have undergone another prior operative procedure with less than optimum function and now desire a secondary corrective procedure.

• Authors: C L Simmang, E Paquette, D Tapper, R Holland
• Journal: Diseases of the colon and rectum (Dis Colon Rectum) Vol. 40 Issue 9 Pg. 1119-23 (Sep 1997) ISSN: 0012-3706 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9293944 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Rectovaginal Fistula (surgery)
• Surgical Procedures, Operative (methods)