Potential benefits of routine cystoscopy and vaginoscopy prior to reconstructive surgery in patients with an anorectal malformation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

First, to assess the number of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) in whom additional urological and/or gynecological anomalies were identified through routine screening with cysto- or vaginoscopy prior to reconstructive surgery. Second, to assess potential procedure-related complications.

Methods

Retrospective mono-center cohort study, including all ARM patients born between January 2019 and December 2022. Routine screening consisted of cystoscopy for male patients, with the addition of vaginoscopy for female patients. Chi-square was used to compare the screening percentages over time.

Results

In total, 38 patients were included, of whom 27 (71.1%) underwent cystoscopy ± vaginoscopy, without the occurrence of complications. Nine of 13 females (69.2%)

SUBMITTER: de Beaufort CMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10611826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature