Methods of gynecologic evaluation for patients with anorectal malformations.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2026
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163291
Abstract
The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) is a group of medical providers dedicated to equitably improving the health and quality of life of individuals affected by congenital colorectal disorders and associated urologic, gynecologic, and other anomalies. Using research and medical expertise, the Gynecology Committee within the PCPLC has developed five consensus statements on gynecologic care of patients born with anorectal malformations: Gynecologic Care in Patients with Anorectal Malformations: A Primer and Call to Action, Methods of Gynecologic Evaluation for Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Prepubertal Gynecologic Evaluation and Management of Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Post-pubertal Gynecology Evaluation and Management of Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Long-term Obstetric and Gynecologic Care for Patients with Anorectal Malformations. In this article, we review the clinical, radiologic, and surgical methods used in the evaluation of the gynecologic system. The goal of this manuscript is to equip providers with technical tips and tricks for evaluating the gynecologic system. We will cover basic and advanced methods of gynecologic evaluation as well as options for evaluation in high versus low resource settings to increase accessibility of gynecologic evaluation for all patients.
Journal Title
Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume
61
Issue
9
First Page
163291
Last Page
163291
MeSH Keywords
Humans; Female; Anorectal Malformations; Gynecological Examination; Genital Diseases, Female
PubMed ID
42425445
Keywords
Anorectal malformations; Gynecologic evaluation; Imaging; Vaginoscopy
Recommended Citation
Sumida MF, Mayhew AC, Ahmad H, et al. Methods of gynecologic evaluation for patients with anorectal malformations. J Pediatr Surg. 2026;61(9):163291. doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163291
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