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[Endosonographic imaging of anal fistulas in infants]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|November 2, 1999
Insights
Anorectal endosonography effectively diagnoses anal fistulas in infants. This minimally invasive technique is safe and well-tolerated, even in children under one year old.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic imaging
Background:
- Anorectal endosonography is a recognized diagnostic method for anal fistulas.
- Limited data exists on its application in pediatric patients, particularly infants.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and tolerance of anorectal endosonography in infants.
- To assess the diagnostic utility of this imaging modality for intersphincteric fistulas in young children.
Main Methods:
- Anorectal endosonography was performed using a specialized probe.
- The study included three infants aged 6, 7, and 14 months with suspected intersphincteric fistulas.
Main Results:
- The procedure successfully visualized three intersphincteric fistulas in the pediatric cohort.
- Anorectal endosonography was well-tolerated by all examined infants, including those under one year of age.
Conclusions:
- Anorectal endosonography is a viable and safe diagnostic tool for identifying anal fistulas in infants.
- This technique can be successfully implemented even in very young children with appropriate equipment.
Abstract:
Anorectal endosonography is established as a diagnostic tool in anorectal fistulas, today. Yet, there is still little experience with the use of this method in small children. We could visualize three intershincteric fistulas in children at an age of 6, 7 and 14 months. The procedure is well tolerated and even children under the age of one year can be examined with a special probe.