Congenital pouch colon with rectal atresia: a case report

Abstract The association of congenital pouch colon with rectal atresia is quite rare with only 2 cases previously reported in literature. We describe the third such case and the second instance to survive. Although the prior survivor was managed by a single-stage procedure, we successfully managed o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 2010-03, Vol.45 (3), p.639-641
Hauptverfasser:	Parelkar, Sandesh, Oak, Sanjay, Mishra, Pankaj K, Agrawal, Amit, Joshi, Milind, Beejal, Shangvi, Rahul, Gupta, Advait, Prakash
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnosis Abnormalities, Multiple - surgery Anastomosis, Surgical - methods Anorectal malformation Colectomy - methods Colon - abnormalities Congenital pouch colon Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant, Newborn Intestinal Atresia - diagnosis Intestinal Atresia - surgery Pediatrics Rare Diseases Rectal atresia Rectum - abnormalities Risk Assessment Surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The association of congenital pouch colon with rectal atresia is quite rare with only 2 cases previously reported in literature. We describe the third such case and the second instance to survive. Although the prior survivor was managed by a single-stage procedure, we successfully managed our case by staged procedures. In this case report, we discuss the etiology and surgical options available for this rare condition.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.12.028