Access to essential paediatric surgery in the developing world: a case of imperforate anus with rectovaginal and rectocutaneous fistulas left untreated: Figure 1
In: BMJ Case Reports, 2015-10-21, S. bcr2015210084
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Anorectal malformations consist of a wide spectrum of conditions which can affect both sexes and involve the distal anus and rectum as well as the urinary and genital tracts. Patients have the best chance of a good functional outcome if the condition is diagnosed early and efficient anatomic repair is promptly instituted. This report describes a rare case of imperforate anus associated with both rectovaginal and rectocutaneous fistulas in a 6-year-old Filipino girl. The case highlights shortcomings in the healthcare delivery system combined with socio-economic factors that contributed to the delay in both diagnosis and the institution of adequate treatment. Care and preventive measures that can be implemented in low-resource settings to reduce the impact of birth defects are also discussed.
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Access to essential paediatric surgery in the developing world: a case of imperforate anus with rectovaginal and rectocutaneous fistulas left untreated: Figure 1
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Clive K Ortanez ; Olveda, Remigio M. ; Abellera, Modesto ; Ross, Allen G. ; Olveda, David U. ; Vinluan, Marilyn L. ; Chy, Delia |
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Zeitschrift: | BMJ Case Reports, 2015-10-21, S. bcr2015210084 |
Veröffentlichung: | BMJ, 2015 |
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ISSN: | 1757-790X (print) |
DOI: | 10.1136/bcr-2015-210084 |
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