Rectal and sigmoid atresia: transanal approach

J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jun;47(6):e41-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.02.025.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal
  • Colon, Sigmoid / abnormalities*
  • Colon, Sigmoid / diagnostic imaging
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Atresia / surgery*
  • Laparotomy
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rectum / abnormalities*
  • Rectum / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectum / surgery