Colorectal considerations in pediatric patients

David M Gourlay

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2012.09.017

Colorectal considerations in pediatric patients

Surg Clin North Am. 2013 Feb;93(1):251-72. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.09.017. Epub 2012 Nov 3.

Author

David M Gourlay¹

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 23177075
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2012.09.017

Abstract

Colorectal disease in pediatric patients includes a spectrum of diseases, many of which have a significant impact on quality of life and warrant long-term follow-up and treatment into adulthood. Although many diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer, are managed similar to adults, other disease processes are more common to pediatric patients and are the focus of this article.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Anal Canal / abnormalities
Anal Canal / surgery
Anorectal Malformations
Anus, Imperforate / surgery
Child
Colonic Diseases / surgery*
Fecal Impaction / etiology
Fecal Incontinence
Hirschsprung Disease / diagnosis
Hirschsprung Disease / etiology
Hirschsprung Disease / physiopathology
Hirschsprung Disease / surgery
Humans
Hypothermia / prevention & control
Ileus / surgery
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension / prevention & control
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / therapy
Physical Examination
Rectal Diseases / surgery*
Rectum / abnormalities
Rectum / surgery
Surgical Stapling
Suture Techniques
Treatment Outcome