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

Demirogullari, Billur; Ozen, I.; Afsarlar, Cagatay; Moraftglu, Serdar; Poyraz, Aylar; Sonmez, KAAN; Kale, Nuri; Basaklar, A.

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.07.025

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

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Demirogullari B., Ozen I. O., Afsarlar C., Moraftglu S., Poyraz A., Sonmez K., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.42, no.10, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 42 Issue: 10
Publication Date: 2007
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.07.025
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

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. (C) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.