Case Overview:
- Infant female referred in 1988 at 2 months after transverse colostomy elsewhere
- Wide urogenital sinus opening with bladder neck at upper end, double diverging vaginas, and rectal fistula anterior to vaginas
- A complex case that required unraveling the anatomy by radiology and cystoscopy to formulate a plan to reconstruct it
Follow Up:
- At age 24 years, urination, defecation, and menstruation normal
- Very allergic to latex, which is common after multiple operations in children
- Norm today is that latex products should not be used in the operating room
Publications & Educational Resources
Cloacal Malformations: Experience with 105 Cases
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