Individualized management of upper rectal atresia

Luo, Chih Cheng; Ming, Yung Ching; Chu, Shih Ming; Chao, Hsun Chin

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.09.016

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“…In these repair techniques, a circumferential rectorectal or rectoanal anastomosis is fashioned, or complete removal of the native anal canal with pull-through of the proximal rectum is performed [8]. Although these approaches have provided satisfactory outcomes, most are presented as case reports and have not, therefore, been reproduced in numerous patients.…”

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Rectal atresia and stenosis: unique anorectal malformations

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Bischoff

et al. 2012

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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Rectal atresia and stenosis: unique anorectal malformations

Hamrick

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Bischoff

et al. 2012

Journal of Pediatric Surgery

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“…In a previous report, the diagnosis of rectal atresia was missed, and laparotomy was performed for an undetermined bowel obstruction. 4 In our third case, the diagnosis was made in the operating room after performing examination under anaesthesia.…”

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Outcomes of transanal endorectal pull-through for rectal atresia

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Rectal atresia is a rare anorectal malformation, and it has been reported to represent 1%–2% of all anorectal malformations. We report three newborns who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit for abdominal distention, bilious vomiting and failure to pass meconium. The external anus and genitalia were normal and well formed. Digital rectal examination showed a blind-ending anal canal. All three infants were initially managed with diverting colostomy and then transanal resection of the rectal atresia with primary anastomosis, followed by colostomy closure. All patients eventually developed normal bowel habits and gained complete bowel control at 3–5 years of age, with mild constipation managed with laxatives. Contrast enema in a newborn with distal bowel obstruction is helpful to delineate the anatomy to show the gaps and to facilitate the procedure. In conclusion, transanal endorectal pull-through is a feasible and safe procedure with satisfactory clinical outcomes.

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“… 16 Rectal atresia has also been referred as a colonic atresia. 17 Moreover, rectal atresia itself is classified in different manners. Sharma and Gupta updated and revised the rectal atresia classification to incorporate the various types observed and provide increased detail.…”

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