Published September 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

Perineal ultrasound in infants with anteriorly displaced anus: A new decision-making tool for the surgeon?

  • 1. Limoges University Hospital, Radiology, 2 Avenue Martin Luther King, 87000 Limoges (France)
  • 2. Limoges University Hospital, Paediatrics, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000 Limoges (France)
  • 3. Limoges University Hospital, Paediatric Surgery, 8 Avenue Dominique Larrey, 87000 Limoges (France)

Description

Anteriorly displaced anus (ADA) is defined as anterior displacement of the anus toward the perineum. Early radiologic characterization is a crucial step in guiding the first-line management.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109854

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.ejrad.2021.109854;
PII
S0720048X21003351;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
European Journal of Radiology
Journal Volume
142
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
0720-048X
CODEN
EJRADR

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
54001632
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DECISION MAKING; INFANTS; RECTUM; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; BODY; CHILDREN; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; HUMANS; INTESTINES; LARGE INTESTINE; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES

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