From: Anorectal anomalies in the male: revisiting the radiological classification
 | Cases available for functional assessment | Voluntary bowel movements | Constipation | Fecal soiling | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mild (diet management) | Moderate (managed by laxatives, mostly senna derivatives) | Severe (resistant to diet and laxatives) | Mild | Moderate | Severe | |||
Recto-bulbar fistula | 6 | 6 (100%) | Â | 3 | Â | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Recto-prostatic fistula | 9 | 7 (77.7%) | Â | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Imperforate anus without fistula | 2 | 1 (50%) | Â | Â | 1 | Â | Â | 1 |
Total | 17 | 14/17 (82%) | 8/17 (47%) | 15/17 (88%) |