UNASSIGNED: Introduction   In a newborn with an @entity2463 ( @entity2463 ), it is vital to determine the anatomy of the underlying defect. After a colostomy has been created, distal colostography (DCG) is currently the chosen modality for the detection of @entity292 . The role of voiding cystourethrography (VCU) is unexplored. Aim   The aim of this study was to analyze the reproducibility of DCG and VCU in assessing the underlying @entity600 in @entity2463 , and to evaluate any degree of concordance among them. Materials and Methods   A retrospective evaluation was undertaken comparing DCG and VCU findings with definitive surgical findings in @entity1 who received both investigations for the initial management of @entity2463 . Results   In this study, 26 @entity1 were included. Malformations were classified according to Krickenbeck classification. Four @entity1 with perineal @entity292 were excluded from the analysis, as none of them needed a colostomy; therefore, comparison between both methods was not possible. VCU identified a rectourethral @entity292 in 12 cases, a @entity292 in 4 cases, and excluded a @entity292 in 6 cases. VCU was false negative for a @entity292 in one case. VCU showed a @entity3025 in 16 @entity1 . Results obtained by VCU were compared with DCG. DCG showed a rectourethral @entity292 in 11 cases, a rectovesical in 3 cases, and excluded a @entity292 in 6 cases correctly. DCG was false negative in two cases, a rectoprostatic and a @entity292 . The diagnostic accuracy, measuring the sensitivity was 95% in VCU (range: 76.18-99.88%) and 90% (range: 68.30-98.77%) in colostogram. Conclusion   VCU can be as accurate as distal colostogram in the evaluation of male @entity1 with @entity2463 . VCU uses a natural orifice, without the need of a colostomy. VCU can be performed as an initial modality to determine the type of @entity600 and to decide on the type of early surgical management.

Voiding Cystourethrography in the Diagnosis of XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children', 'patients', 'boys'] @entity2463 :: ('MESH:C537771', 'Disease') :: ['anorectal malformation', 'ARM'] @entity600 :: ('MESH:D000014', 'Disease') :: ['malformation'] @entity3025 :: ('MESH:D014718', 'Disease') :: ['vesicoureteral reflux'] @entity292 :: ('MESH:D005402', 'Disease') :: ['fistula', 'rectovesical fistula', 'fistulas']
@entity2463 :: (MESH:C537771,Disease) :: ['Anorectal Malformations']
