Trans-Perineal Sonographic Findings of Anal Sphincter Muscle Complex in Imperforated Anus: Diagnostic Pitfalls

摘要

The exact anus reconstruction from the middle of the sphincter complex is critical in patients with imperforated anus for continence preservation. In this regard, we designed a study with the purpose to investigate the ability of ultrasound in detecting the sphincter muscle complex in children with imperforated anus. This study entitled: “Preoperative Trans-Perineal Sonographic Findings in Children with Imperforated Anus for Detection of Anal Sphincter Muscle Complex and the Anal Canal Pathway: A Pilot Study” by Alamdaran et al. (1) was published in the Iran J Radiol. 2018; 15 (3). In this study, transperineal ultrasound findings were correlated withmuscle stimulator and intraoperative findings in 25 patients. We hereby add this commentary to it.