Management of fetal extraperitoneal rectal perforation: a case series and review of the literature

Buttock Mass: A Typical Feature of Fetal Extraperitoneal Rectal Perforation

“…Fetal extraperitoneal rectal perforation is rare; however, its clinical features make it easily recognizable [1]. Plain abdominal X-rays obviate the need for further investigations [2,3]. Lack of experience led us to perform additional, probably unnecessary, radiological tests to confirm the diagnosis.…”