Complications in colorectal surgery

Colorectal pediatric surgery is a diverse field that encompasses many different procedures. The pull-through for Hirschsprung disease, the posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations including complex cloaca reconstructions and the ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis present some of the most technically challenging procedures pediatric surgeons undertake. Many children prevail successfully following these surgical interventions, however, a small number of patients suffer from complications following these procedures.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Source Type: research