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CC BY 4.0 · European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2022; 10(01): e118-e121
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1750318
Case Report

A Rare Case of Colonic Triplication with Associated Imperforate Anus in a Newborn Male

Elise McKenna
1   Department of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
,
Christina Ho
2   Department of Urology, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
,
Andrea Badillo
1   Department of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
,
Gustavo Villalona
3   Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
,
Marc A. Levitt
1   Department of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Surgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Abstract

We present a case of a newborn male with imperforate anus who was found to have colonic triplication with a high rectovesical fistula. The case is presented with a focus on surgical strategies for the management of this rare malformation.

Keywords

anorectal malformation - colonic triplication - imperforate anus - rectovesical fistula - colonic duplication


Publication History

Received: 15 November 2021

Accepted: 22 April 2022

Article published online:
16 August 2022

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