Laparoscopic-assisted colon pull-through appears to reduce perioperative complications and postoperative recovery time dramatically. The technique is quickly learned and has been performed in multiple centers with consistently good results.

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Because of the variable presentation, the diagnosis of a urachal anomaly can be difficult. Our experience suggests that a cost-effective diagnostic approach can be developed based on the initial clinical evaluation. Whereas ultrasound is indicated when a urachal cyst or abscess is suspected on the initial study, sinography is the study of choice in the remainder of cases. A voiding cystourethrogram may not be required in view of the fact that none of the patients studied had an additional associated urinary tract anomaly.

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