Rectourethral Fistula in Children with Anorectal Malformation

The article presents the clinical manifestation and data of special research methods for rectourethral fistula of 52 boys with ARM observed in the clinic in 2009-2019. Rectourethral communications can be congenital or acquired (iatrogenic origin); their identification is difficult. In some patients, the fistula remains undetermined before - and during the operation. The high frequency of concomitant anomalies requires a comprehensive examination of patients to reveal associated anomalies.

Keywords: ARM, rectourethral fistula, boys, diagnosis.