An audit of neonatal colostomy for high anorectal malformation: the developing world perspective

A high divided sigmoid colostomy has been recommended for staged management of high anorectal malformation. We audited our cases of neonatal colostomy for high anorectal malformation to assess its effectiveness. A retrospective study was carried out of all surgical newborns admitted with high imperf...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric surgery international 2004-02, Vol.20 (2), p.111-113
Hauptverfasser:	Chowdhary, S K, Chalapathi, G, Narasimhan, K L, Samujh, R, Mahajan, J K, Menon, P, Rao, K L N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Colostomy - methods Developing Countries Digestive System Abnormalities - surgery Female Humans India Infant, Newborn Male Medical Audit Rectal Diseases - congenital Rectal Diseases - surgery Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	A high divided sigmoid colostomy has been recommended for staged management of high anorectal malformation. We audited our cases of neonatal colostomy for high anorectal malformation to assess its effectiveness. A retrospective study was carried out of all surgical newborns admitted with high imperforate anus as the single diagnosis at our centre between December 1998 and December 2000. Morbidity and mortality were analysed after retrospective stratification into two groups (group A: birth weight >2.5 kg; group B: birth weight
ISSN:	0179-0358 1437-9813
DOI:	10.1007/s00383-003-1100-8