ONE-STAGE TRANS-SPHINCTER ANORECTOPLASTY: AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH FOR TREATING VESTIBULAR FISTULA IN CHILDREN

In brief

This study evaluates trans-sphincter anorectoplasty (TSARP) as a surgical technique for correcting rectovestibular fistula in children. By preserving the perineal body and avoiding traditional perineal incisions, TSARP offers potential advantages in functional outcomes and cosmetic results for pediatric patients with this anorectal malformation.

• TSARP preserves the perineal body, potentially improving functional outcomes in rectovestibular fistula repair.
• The technique avoids perineal incisions, offering superior cosmetic results compared to traditional approaches.
• Single-stage repair is feasible for vestibular fistula, reducing the need for multiple surgical interventions.
• TSARP represents a sphincter-preserving approach that may optimize continence outcomes in pediatric anorectal malformations.

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