Comparison of trans-perineal ultrasound-guided pressure augmented saline colostomy distension study and conventional contrast radiographic colostography in children with anorectal malformation

Comparison of trans-perineal ultrasound-guided pressure augmented saline colostomy distension study and conventional contrast radiographic colostography in children with anorectal malformation

Background: In children with high and intermediate anorectal malformation, distal colostography is an important investigation done to determine the relationship between the position of the rectal pouch and the probable site of the neo-anus as well as the presence or absence of a fistula. Conventiona...

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Main Authors: Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike, Chinedu Christian Okoli, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Kelechi Collins Elendu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Anorectal
colostography
colostomy
congenital
loopogram
malformation
saline disten
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2016;volume=13;issue=1;spage=26;epage=31;aulast=Ekwunife

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