Congenital pouch colon: Increasing association with low anorectal anomalies

Congenital pouch colon: Increasing association with low anorectal anomalies

Three cases of type IV congenital pouch colon associated with low anorectal anomaly are reported here. Pouch colon may be a cause of intractable constipation in children operated for low anorectal anomaly. Excellent results can be obtained by exicision of the pouch. The radiological and pathological...

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Main Authors: Pavai Arunachalam, Pillai Suma, Shanthakumari S, Sam Cenita, Shylaja M, Sabarivinoth R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Subjects:
Congenital pouch colon
anorectal malformation
constipation
mega rectum
Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2009;volume=14;issue=4;spage=218;epage=220;aulast=Pavai

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