Fifteen years of experience in the treatment of anorectal malformations.

Autor: Julià, Victoria, Tarrado, Xavier, Prat, Jordi, Saura, Laura, Montaner, Albert, Castañón, Montserrrat, Ribó, Josep Mario, Julià, Victoria, Castañón, Montserrrat, Ribó, Josep Maria
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Zdroj: Pediatric Surgery International; Feb2010, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p145-149, 5p, 4 Charts
Abstrakt: Aim: To analyze our experience in the treatment of anorectal malformations (ARM) with the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP), and our modifications through the last few years and the outcomes.Materials and Methods: We reviewed 107 cases divided into two groups: Former (F: 1994-2003) and Recent (R: 2004-2008). Type of ARM, associated anomalies, management and complications were noted. A telephone questionnaire regarding continence outcome was addressed to the 74 cases older than 3 years.Results: According to the type of ARM, there were 53 perineal fistulas, 2 anal stenoses, 11 no fistulas, 12 rectourethral fistulas (5 rectobulbar and 7 rectoprostatic fistulas), 22 vestibular fistulas, 1 rectovesical fistulas and 6 cloacas. A total of 47 patients presented with 73 associated malformations. As much as 45 colostomies were performed, including 5 perineal fístulas, with 6 of 7 vestibular fístulas in group F and only 8 of 15 in group R. We had 19 complications of PSARP. The most frequent one was rectal mucosa prolapse in 14 (12F and 2R) and 2 wound infections (F). Continence was good in 62, poor in 3 and fair in 5. Seven out of eight children with poor or fair continence had associated malformations.Conclusions: All perineal fístulas can be managed without colostomy. Vestibular fístulas can be safely treated without colostomy in otherwise healthy patients without severe malformations. Overall, continence is good, and fair/poor results are related to associated malformations. Cumulative experience helps avoid colostomies and reduce complication and reoperation rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index
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