Table 2 Diagnostic accuracy of pre- and peri-operative examinations for fistula presence in boys born with ARM with final classification during PSARP. n = numbers, (%) = percent
From: Accuracy of pre-operative fistula diagnostics in anorectal malformations
Fistulaa n = 31 | No fistula n = 7 | Diagnostic accuracyb | |
|---|---|---|---|
Symptoms | 14 (45) | 0 | 21/38 (55) |
Stool colored urine | 8 (26) | - | |
UTI | 5 (16) | - | |
Urine in colostomy | 5 (16) | - | |
VCUG | 29 | 7 | 23/36 (64) |
Visible fistula | 16 (55) | 0 | |
Colostogram | 28 | 7 | 25/35 (71) |
Visible fistula | 18 (64) | 0 | |
Cystoscopy | 19 | 1 | 14/20 (70) |
Visible fistula | 13 (68) | 0 | |
Ostomy endoscopy | 19 | 5 | 22/24 (92) |
Visible fistula | 17 (89) | 0 | |
Guide wire used | 11 (58) | - |