Laparoscopic-assisted pull-through for congenital rectal stenosis.
Congenital rectal stenosis is a rare condition. In this article, we report on a 30-day-old infant with rectal stenosis who underwent a successful laparoscopic pull-through operation. The laparoscopic method allows the surgeon to mobilize the rectum within the muscle complex without the division of any muscles of continence.
van Niekerk
Martin L
ML
Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa. mlvanniekerk@axxess.co.za
Visser
Andre
A
Venter
Daniel J
DJ
D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery*