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March 1, 2024Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons0 citationsOpen Access

Rectourethral Fistula after Posterior Urethral Valves Ablation in an Infant: A Rare Complication

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ABAnkur BhardwajVMVivek ManchandaPKParveen Kumar

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A BSTRACT Acquired rectourethral fistula (RUF) is a rare but major complication of posterior urethral valve ablation. We present a case of a 1-year-old boy managed in a staged manner by completion of posterior urethral valves ablation, colostomy, RUF division through anterior sagittal transanorectal approach, and stoma closure. The child is continent for urine and feces.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e76821b6db6435876dd4e0https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_192_23
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