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Anorectal Defects in Males

Rectobulbar Urethral Fistula

A rectourethral bulbar fistula is the most frequent anorectal malformation defect encountered in males.

The operation used to repair these types of defects is called Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty / PSARP.


Characteristics of a
Rectourethral Bulbar
Fistula in a Typical Case

Rectourethral Bulbar Fistula repair.
Completed Repair
of Rectourethral
Bulbar Fistula

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