Characteristics and treatment of congenital perineal groove in male patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital perineal groove (CPG) of male patients has rarely been reported before. The purpose of this study was to review our cases and describe their characteristics and treatment.

Methods

Four male patients diagnosed with CPG were included in this study. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed. Type of CPG and anal position index (API) of the patients were recorded. Follow-up was through outpatient visits.

Results

Their age ranged from 4 years and 2 months to 10 years and 9 months. Among the four patients, two complained of intermittent CPG mucosal hemorrhage and the other two had mucous secreting and soiling. The API was 0.24, 0.35, 0.36, and 0.40 for each patient, respectively, all represented anterior displacement. Type of CPG for the four patie

SUBMITTER: Wang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9932493 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature