Early urologic Considerations in Patients with persistent cloaca

Cloacal malformations have been reported to occur in 1 in 50,000 live female births and represent one of the most complex conditions amongst anorectal malformations. Multidisciplinary care amongst colorectal, urologic and gynecologic providers is critical to optimizing patient care and ultimately clinical outcomes. Urologic conditions occur with an increased frequency in cloaca patients compared to patients with other types of ARM. 1–3 The morbidity of the upper and lower urinary tract dysfunction/malformations at times can be severe; manifested by urinary tract infection, lower urinary tract symptoms, urinary incontinence, chronic kidney disease and even end stage renal disease.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research