J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg.  2000 Dec;6(2):128-133. 10.13029/jkaps.2000.6.2.128.

Repair of cloacal anomaly using “Total urogenital mobilization method of Pena”

• Jung JH
• Song YT

• KMID: 2422154
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2000.6.2.128

Abstract

Persistent cloaca in a female newborn is one of the most complex and challenging developmental malformations. The incidence is about 10% of all anorectal anomalies. Treatment of cloacal malformations has evolved during the past 40 years; however, it still remains one of the most difficult operations. In 1997, Pe a reported that a new technical variant called "Total urogenital mobilization" We also repaired cloacal anomaly using "Total urogenital mobilization" in 3 patients. The operations were performed between age 15- and 28-month. The length of the common channels was 2.5-3.0 cm. Two cases had double vaginas and one of them also had double uterus. The operation time was 4-5 hours and no major complications occurred. A satisfactory functional and cosmetic results were obtained.

Keyword

Cloaca; Anorectal malformation; Total urogenital mobilization

MeSH Terms

Cloaca
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant, Newborn
Methods*
Uterus
Vagina