Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation: report of 2 cases

J Pediatr Surg. 2007 Oct;42(10):E13-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.07.025.

Abstract

Congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation is an unusual anomaly reported most frequently in Asian countries. Pediatric surgeons must be familiar with this anomaly and the pre- and postoperative problems of these patients. The aim of this report is to bring attention to congenital pouch colon associated with anorectal malformation by discussing experiences with 2 patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Anal Canal / abnormalities
  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Anus, Imperforate / complications
  • Appendix / abnormalities
  • Colon / abnormalities*
  • Colon / surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Fecal Incontinence / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / complications
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / congenital
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / surgery
  • Rectum / abnormalities
  • Rectum / surgery
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Vagina / abnormalities
  • Vagina / surgery