title: Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation: report of 2 cases.
abstract: Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation is an unusual anomaly reported most frequently in Asian countries. Pediatric surgeons must be familiar with this anomaly and the pre- and postoperative problems of these patients. The aim of this report is to bring attention to congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation by discussing experiences with 2 patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Gazi University Medical Faculty, Ankara, Turkiye. billur@gazi.edu.tr
authors.forename: Billur
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Demirogullari
authors.forename: I Onur
authors.initials: IO
authors.lastname: Ozen
authors.forename: Cagatay
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Afsarlar
authors.forename: Serdar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moralioglu
authors.forename: Aylar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Poyraz
authors.forename: Kaan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sonmez
authors.forename: Nuri
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kale
authors.forename: A Can
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Basaklar
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications; D001065:Appendix / Q000002:abnormalities; D003106:Colon / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery