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Abdelmohsen S, Osman MA, Mostafa HA, Fathy M, Ibrahim IA, Mostafa MM, Eltayeb AA, Abdul Raheem OA. Rectovestibular fistula: Which surgical approach is suitable? A randomized controlled trial. LA PEDIATRIA MEDICA E CHIRURGICA 2022; 44. [PMID: 35393852 DOI: 10.4081/pmc.2022.278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The management of a vestibular fistula is a challenge for pediatric surgeons. We compared four different operative techniques in terms of postoperative complications, continence, and cosmetic appearance. This prospective, randomized, comparative study included female children with rectovestibular fistulae who were selected from patients with Anorectal Malformations (ARMs) treated between January 2016 and July 2020. The patients were randomly divided into four groups based on the operative technique: Trans-Sphincter Anorectoplasty (TSARP), Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP), Classic Anterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (ASARP), and modified ASARP. The incidence of vestibular fistulae among all patients with ARMs was 13.4%. The total number of patients with vestibular fistula was 112, including eighty-four (75%) with rectovestibular fistulae and twenty-eight (25%) with anovestibular fistulae. Associated congenital anomalies were found in nineteen (22.6%) patients. The percentage of parents satisfied with the cosmetic appearance and continence of their children was the highest after TSARP. PSARP had the lowest incidence regarding vaginal wall injuries. TSARP is the best operative technique for handling rectovestibular fistulae and is suitable for infants and children. In the TSARP technique, the external sphincter muscle can be preserved following complete dissection of the rectum without the need for a midline skin incision. A midline skin incision is required in the modified ASARP technique.
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- Paediatric Surgery, Minia University Hospital, Al Minia.
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Eeftinck Schattenkerk LD, Musters GD, Nijssen DJ, de Jonge WJ, de Vries R, van Heurn LWE, Derikx JPM. The incidence of abdominal surgical site infections after abdominal birth defects surgery in infants: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Pediatr Surg 2021; 56:1547-1554. [PMID: 33485614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical site infections (SSI) are a frequent and significant problem understudied in infants operated for abdominal birth defects. Different forms of SSIs exist, namely wound infection, wound dehiscence, anastomotic leakage, post-operative peritonitis and fistula development. These complications can extend hospital stay, surge medical costs and increase mortality. If the incidence was known, it would provide context for clinical decision making and aid future research. Therefore, this review aims to aggregate the available literature on the incidence of different SSIs forms in infants who needed surgery for abdominal birth defects. METHOD The electronic databases Pubmed, EMBASE, and Cochrane library were searched in February 2020. Studies describing infectious complications in infants (under three years of age) were considered eligible. Primary outcome was the incidence of SSIs in infants. SSIs were categorized in wound infection, wound dehiscence, anastomotic leakage, postoperative peritonitis, and fistula development. Secondary outcome was the incidence of different forms of SSIs depending on the type of birth defect. Meta-analysis was performed pooling reported incidences in total and per birth defect separately. RESULTS 154 studies, representing 11,786 patients were included. The overall pooled percentage of wound infections after abdominal birth defect surgery was 6% (95%-CI:0.05-0.07) ranging from 1% (95% CI:0.00-0.05) for choledochal cyst surgery to 10% (95%-CI:0.06-0.15) after gastroschisis surgery. Wound dehiscence occurred in 4% (95%-CI:0.03-0.07) of the infants, ranging from 1% (95%-CI:0.00-0.03) after surgery for duodenal obstruction to 6% (95%-CI:0.04-0.08) after surgery for gastroschisis. Anastomotic leakage had an overall pooled percentage of 3% (95%-CI:0.02-0.05), ranging from 1% (95%-CI:0.00-0.04) after surgery for duodenal obstruction to 14% (95% CI:0.06-0.27) after colon atresia surgery. Postoperative peritonitis and fistula development could not be specified per birth defect and had an overall pooled percentage of 3% (95%-CI:0.01-0.09) and 2% (95%-CI:0.01-0.04). CONCLUSIONS This review has systematically shown that SSIs are common after correction for abdominal birth defects and that the distribution of SSI differs between birth defects.
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- Laurens D Eeftinck Schattenkerk
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Eeftinck Schattenkerk LD, Musters GD, Nijssen DJ, de Jonge WJ, de Vries R, van Heurn LE, Derikx JP. The incidence of different forms of ileus following surgery for abdominal birth defects in infants: a systematic review with a meta-analysis method. Innov Surg Sci 2021; 6:127-150. [PMID: 35937853 PMCID: PMC9294340 DOI: 10.1515/iss-2020-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objectives
Ileus following surgery can arise in different forms namely as paralytic ileus, adhesive small bowel obstruction or as anastomotic stenosis. The incidences of these different forms of ileus are not well known after abdominal birth defect surgery in infants. Therefore, this review aims to estimate the incidence in general between abdominal birth defects.
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Studies reporting on paralytic ileus, adhesive small bowel obstruction or anastomotic stenosis were considered eligible. PubMed and Embase were searched and risk of bias was assessed. Primary outcome was the incidence of complications. A meta-analysis was performed to pool the reported incidences in total and per birth defect separately.
Summary
This study represents a total of 11,617 patients described in 152 studies of which 86 (56%) had a follow-up of at least half a year. Pooled proportions were calculated as follows; paralytic ileus: 0.07 (95%-CI, 0.05–0.11; I
2=71%, p≤0.01) ranging from 0.14 (95% CI: 0.08–0.23) in gastroschisis to 0.05 (95%-CI: 0.02–0.13) in omphalocele. Adhesive small bowel obstruction: 0.06 (95%-CI: 0.05–0.07; I
2=74%, p≤0.01) ranging from 0.11 (95% CI: 0.06–0.19) in malrotation to 0.03 (95% CI: 0.02–0.06) in anorectal malformations. Anastomotic stenosis after a month 0.04 (95%-CI: 0.03–0.06; I
2=59%, p=0.30) ranging from 0.08 (95% CI: 0.04–0.14) in gastroschisis to 0.02 (95% CI: 0.01–0.04) in duodenal obstruction. Anastomotic stenosis within a month 0.03 (95%-CI 0.01–0.10; I
2=81%, p=0.02) was reviewed without separate analysis per birth defect.
Outlook
This review is the first to aggregate the known literature in order approximate the incidence of different forms of ileus for different abdominal birth defects. We showed these complications are common and the distribution varies between birth defects. Knowing which birth defects are most at risk can aid clinicians in taking prompt action, such as nasogastric tube placement, when an ileus is suspected. Future research should focus on the identification of risk factors and preventative measures. The incidences provided by this review can be used in those studies as a starting point for sample size calculations.
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- Laurens D. Eeftinck Schattenkerk
- Department of Paediatric Surgery , Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
- Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery , Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery , Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
- Department of General, Visceral-, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery , University Hospital Bonn , Bonn , Germany
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- Medical Library, Vrije Universiteit , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery , Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
- Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery , Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
- Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam , Amsterdam , Netherlands
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Gangopadhyay AN, Pandey V. Controversy of Single versus Staged Management of Anorectal Malformations. Indian J Pediatr 2017; 84:636-642. [PMID: 28600661 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-017-2373-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Anorectal malformations' (ARMs) management has taken strides over the past few decades. The advent of Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) and its acceptance by most people across the globe as standard procedure has given way to a debate of single vs. three-staged repair. After initial hesitancy and lot of skepticism, single-staged repair has very well established its role because of its advantages over the staged procedure. There is enough evidence which suggests that single-staged repair has got equally good outcome as that of staged repair (if not better). Further, one-staged repair offers advantages of lesser morbidity, lesser cost, and lesser burden to the family. The initially thought disadvantages of higher chances of injuries, wound infection and stress to neonates have been countered by growing evidences. The authors agree that staged procedure will continue to stay around for few specific indications like perforation peritonitis, extreme prematurity and special anatomical entities. Further, it can have more important role with advent of laparoscopy and better health infrastructure in future. But with new developments in imaging, scopes and neonatal care, single-staged repair is a feasible and safe modality for treatment of these anomalies.
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- Ajay Narayan Gangopadhyay
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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Liem NT, Quynh TA. One stage operation through modified posterior sagittal approach preserving the sphincter intact for anal agenesis with rectovestibular fistula. J Pediatr Surg 2015; 50:634-7. [PMID: 25840077 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the surgical technique and outcomes of an one stage operation through modified posterior sagittal approach (PSAP) preserving the sphincter intact for anal agenesia with rectovestibula fistula. PATIENTS AND METHODS 57 patients suffering from anal agenesis with rectovestibular fistula were operated by a one-stage operation through a modified PSAP preserving the external sphincter intact from 2002 to 2010. The operation was performed in one-stage through a posterior sagittal approach with three modifications: The external sphincter complex was not opened on the posterior side, the dissection was carried out outside the rectal pouch, the rectal pouch was not tapered and was pulled through the center of the external sphincter identified by muscle stimulator. RESULTS Patients age varied from 3 days to 30 days (mean: 21±9 days). The mean operative time was 57±8 min (range, 35-90 min). There were no intraoperative complications. There were no intraoperative or postoperative deaths. There were no early postoperative complications. Follow up from 40 months to 140 was obtained in 52 (91.2%) patients. Constipation has seen in 3 patient, 46 patients (88.5%) had 1-2 defecations per day, 2 patients (3.85%) had 3-4 defecations per day, 1 patients (1.9%) had more than 4 defecations, and 3 patients(5.8%) had one defecation every 2-3 days. Rectal mucosal prolapse occurred in 7 patients who required a second operation. CONCLUSION One stage operation through modified PSAP is feasible, is safe and provides good continence outcomes for anal agenesis with rectovestibular fistula.
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Kumar B, Kandpal DK, Sharma SB, Agrawal LD, Jhamariya VN. Single-stage repair of vestibular and perineal fistulae without colostomy. J Pediatr Surg 2008; 43:1848-52. [PMID: 18926219 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.03.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2007] [Revised: 03/14/2008] [Accepted: 03/17/2008] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE This retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of primary anorectoplasty without a covering colostomy using the anterior sagittal anorectoplasty (ASARP) or posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) technique in patients having vestibular and perineal fistulae, its complications, results, and remote outcome in our institute. METHODS From January 2000 to June 2007, patients with vestibular and perineal fistulae subjected to single-stage surgical correction at our institute were reviewed retrospectively from the data available in hospital records and follow-up complaints of patients and their parents in the outpatient department. Patients who had undergone a staged repair were excluded from the study. All patients were assessed for immediate and delayed complications including continence of the neorectum. RESULTS From January 2000 to June 2007, 123 patients having vestibular (94) and perineal fistulae (29), age range from 28 days to 10 years, were subjected to primary repair either by the ASARP (34) or PSARP (89) technique. Follow-up period ranged from 3 months to 7 years. Mortality was nil. Constipation (25.68%) was the major long-term problem. Incontinence occurred in 1 patient (1.85%), who also had associated sacral agenesis. A total of 98.15% of patients were continent with stool frequency of 1 to 4 per day. Recurrence of fistula (0.81%), anal stenosis (6.76%), mucosal prolapse (2.70%), and anterior migration of the neoanus (1.35%) were the other major problems. Other minor problems like wound infection, superficial wound dehiscence, transient constipation, and diarrhea, etc, were successfully managed by local wound care, antibiotics, laxatives, enema, anal dilatation, and dietary changes. CONCLUSION Primary anorectoplasty either by PSARP or ASARP is feasible in vestibular and perineal fistulae without covering colostomy. Associated sacral agenesis/hypoplasia, redundant rectosigmoid or pouch colon, and wound infections with dehiscence are the major confounding factors affecting overall outcome. Better outcome in terms of continence can be achieved by careful surgical technique and follow-up along with proper toilet training. Complication rate was greater in cases of vestibular fistula than of perineal fistula, regardless of technique used. Some sort of laxatives and enema are often required. Dilatation of the neoanus for varying periods is also needed.
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- Basant Kumar
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute (JayKayLon Hospital), SMS Medical College, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India.
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Kulshrestha S, Kulshrestha M, Singh B, Sarkar B, Chandra M, Gangopadhyay AN. Anterior sagittal anorectoplasty for anovestibular fistula. Pediatr Surg Int 2007; 23:1191-7. [PMID: 17899130 DOI: 10.1007/s00383-007-2019-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/03/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Anterior sagittal anorectoplasty (ASARP) was used for the definitive correction in 107 cases of anovestibular fistula (AVF) between 1996 and 2005. These cases were subjected to three different types of treatment regimes during the same period. Majority of the cases (78) were operated in one stage where postoperatively an early oral feed was started (A). Cases were discharged in 2-4 days. In the second group (B), there were ten cases who were also operated in one stage but with prolonged fasting of 9-10 days postoperatively. Nineteen cases (C) were operated under cover of colostomy during the same period. In the immediate postoperative period, among the group A, one case had a major wound disruption requiring a colostomy and a redo surgery. Three cases had subcutaneous leak. In seven cases there was premature dehiscence of mucocutaneous or skin sutures. In groups B and C, there were no significant complications in the immediate postoperative period. In the follow-up period, out of 107 cases, 63 (58.8%) had constipation at the end of 3 months. However, at the end of one year, only 24.3% (26 cases) cases had constipation. Regarding fecal continence, 86 cases (90.5%) were totally continent. Seven had history of occasional soiling and in two cases, soiling was more frequent. As far as repair or correction of AVF or vestibular anus is concerned, we feel that anterior sagittal approach is more suitable as it requires less pelvic dissection. Separation of posterior vaginal wall from rectum, which is considered, is the most important step of the operation, takes place under direct vision. We also feel that AVF can be repaired in one stage with an early postoperative oral feed, provided we are meticulous in pre and postoperative bowel management. It reduces hospital stay and the cost of treatment. This provides a good option to cases who are not able to afford prolonged hospitalization (fasting) or are not willing for a colostomy.
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- Sanjay Kulshrestha
- Division of Pediatric Surgery, Sarkar Hospital for Women and Children, Agra, 282002, India.
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The objective of this study is to assess the feasibility of primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty in vestibular fistula without a covering colostomy. METHODS Girls presenting from July 1997 to July 2005 with vestibular fistula were included prospectively in the study, in a nonrandomized manner, after excluding those with megarectosigmoid and pouch colon. All underwent primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty after total gut irrigation with normal saline. They were kept nil per oral until the fifth postoperative day. No patient was started on anal dilatation. Patients were assessed for immediate and delayed complications as well as voluntary bowel movements and continence. RESULTS A total of 72 patients with an age range of 1.5 months to 8 years (median, 9 months) were studied after excluding 7 with pouch colon and 3 with megarectosigmoid. Of the 72, 3 had undergone previous surgery. Follow-up ranged from 7 months to 8 years. No wound dehiscence or recurrence of fistula was noted. There were 5 mild wound infections. At 1 month postoperative, all patients had 1 to 3 stools per day with no episodes of soiling. None required anal dilatations, laxatives, or enemas. CONCLUSIONS Primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty in vestibular fistula can be performed without a covering colostomy provided fecal contamination of the wound can be kept to the minimum in the first postoperative week. We achieve this by thorough total gut irrigation preoperatively and keeping the child nil per oral for the first 5 postoperative days. Continence rates are excellent and postoperative constipation is unlikely if megarectosigmoid and pouch colon are ruled out before surgery. Anal dilatation is not required after surgery.
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- Prema Menon
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Advanced Pediatric Center, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160012, India
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