Cloacal Malformations: Technical Aspects of the Reconstruction and Factors Which Predict Surgical Complexity

Cloacal malformations are rare anomalies which occur in one in 50,000 live births. Anatomically these anomalies are defined by the presence of a single perineal orifice. There is however a substantial range in their complexity. Defining these differences is key to surgical planning and timely referr...

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Main Authors: Richard J. Wood, Carlos A. Reck-Burneo, Marc A. Levitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2019.00240/full