Rectal and sigmoid atresia: transanal approach.
We report 2 patients with rectal and low sigmoid atresia operated on, respectively, at 6 and 3 months of age using the transanal approach, similar to the transanal technique for Hirschsprung disease, after exploratory laparotomy with colostomy at birth. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications after a follow-up time of 2 years. After closure of the colostomy, both patients had no fecal incontinence. The transanal approach is a safe and effective technique in the management of rectal and sigmoid atresia.
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Tunis El Manar University, Place Bab Saadoune, 1007 Tunis, Tunisia.
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M
Hamzaoui
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Ghribi
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W
Makni
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N
Sghairoun
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M
Gasmi
D001003:Anal Canal; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery