Perineal anal transplant in low anorectal anomalies.
Data on 67 female infants who received perineal and transplants for for treatment of low anorectal anomalies over a period of 12 years are presented. The procedure is considered to be safe in neonates and infants. When performed in the first year of life, it does not require a preliminary colostomy and gives good functional and cosmetic results. In older children it should be preceded by a diversion colostomy. The immediate complications are few and are not life threatening; the late results are satisfactory.
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities*