Prenatal diagnosis of cloacal malformation
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- 作者：Jose L. Peiro ; MD ; PhD ; MBA ; jose.peiro@cchmc.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Federico Scorletti ; MD ; Lourenco Sbragia ; MD ; PhD
- 关键词：Cloacal malformation ; Cloaca ; Anorectal malformation ; Prenatal diagnosis ; Ultrasound ; MRI
- 刊名：Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：April 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：25
- 期：2
- 页码：71-75
- 全文大小：1200 K
文摘
Persistent cloaca malformation is the most severe type of anorectal and urogenital malformation. Decisions concerning the surgical treatment for this condition are taken during the first hours of life and may determine the quality of life of these patients. Thus, prenatal diagnosis becomes important for a prompt and efficient management of the fetus and newborn, and accurate counseling of the parents regarding its consequences and the future of the baby. Careful evaluation by ultrasonography, and further in-depth analysis with MRI, allow prenatal detection of characteristic findings, which can lead to diagnose or at least suspect this condition. We reviewed our experience and the literature in order to highlight the most important clues that can guide the physician in the differential diagnosis.