Congenital pouch colon in Duhok, outcome and complications: Case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is a rare congenital abnormality associated with anorectal malformations with high incidence of complications and mortality. The aim of this study is to describe the various types of congenital colon pouch, their management aspects, complications of surgery, and the best management options.

Results

The incidence of congenital pouch colon in the present study was 5.3% (18 patients) of all anorectal malformations. Sixteen cases (88.8%) were males and 2 cases (12.5%) were females, (M: F ratio was 8:1). The age of presentation was ranged from 1day to 1year; 17 cases were presented in first week of life. Preoperative diagnosis of congenital pouch colon was done in 7 patients. As an initial procedure tabularization of the pouch with end colo

SUBMITTER: Qadir QMS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6690573 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature