[Pelvic floor hernia caused by longitudinal rectum duplication in a female newborn infant]

Report on a pelvic hernia in a female neonate caused by longitudinal rectal duplication. Additional malformations were: Anal atresia with rectovaginal fistula, dysplastic kidney with partial doubling of the lower urinary tract and left foot. Pre-operative radiological examination should include: Opacification of the rectum--CT and excretory urography. The attachment of the totality of pathologic findings to partial caudal twinning syndrome is discussed.