A CASE OF ECTOPIC ANUS LOCALIZED ON THE RIGHT GLUTEUS

A case of a gluteus-localized ectopic anus on the right side is descri bed. A P-month-old boy had a severe sacral anomaly with atrophy of the right lower extremity and a pes equinus deformity. Transcutaneous mus cle stimulation showed a well-developed muscle complex, and parasagitt al muscle fibers have been localized obliquely. Although he has severe sacral anomalies, the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty procedure cou ld be performed. This unique case provides a good demonstration of not only the ectopically localized anus but also the ectopically localize d muscle complex. Copyright (C) 1996 by W.B. Saunders Company