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DR SHANDIP KUMAR SINHA

Pediatric Surgeon, Pediatric Urologist and Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgeon

Information for Parents
Cloaca
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What is this disease?
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Cloaca is a malformation in which urine and feces drain into a common channel opening in the perineum (the area where the anus and vagina are normally located).
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How it is diagnosed?
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Clinical examination, USG, MRI, Examination under anaesthesia and cysto vaginoscopy, laparoscopy is used to diagnose and understand anatomy.
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How it is treated?
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It is treated by staged surgery , in which reconstruction is done.
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When it should be operated?
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Colostomy is done in newborn period ,followed by definitive repair at around one year of age.
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Are there other alternative methods of treatment?
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In indicated cases, surgery is the only treatment option.
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What all I need to know before my child surgery?
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Read “All you need to know before your child’s surgery” information booklet in website
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How is the surgery done?
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Stage 1- transverse colostomy
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Stage 2- PSARVUP OR TUM or others
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Stage 3- colostomy closure
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Remarks
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For more details of surgery, contact your surgeon.
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Related Photographs and videos
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Few photographs of steps done by me is given here for learning purposes.
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