Cloacal malformations are rare congenital anomalies characterized by a confluence of the gastrointestinal, genital, and urologic systems which exits the perineum through a single orifice. [Figure 1] Cloacal malformations are considered to be the most complex anorectal malformations (ARM) and represent a significant technical challenge for pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists, and pediatric gynecologists.
Copyright © 2024, StatPearls Publishing LLC.