ReviewBMC pediatrics2023
Transanal recto-anal anastomosis for treatment of rectal atresia: a review of 4 cases.
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- Congenital rectal stenosis diagnosed using an anoscope to detect a mucosal web with an orifice: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Rectal Atresia Treated Via a Transanal and Posterior Sagittal Approach: A Report of Two Cases.Cureus · 2023Article
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Abstract
introductionRectal atresia is a rare subtype of anorectal malformations in which the patients are born with a normal anal canal but have complete atresia located few centimeters proximal to the dentate line. We present the transanal end-to-end rectoanal anastomosis as a surgical technique for the management of these patients, highlight the outcomes, and emphasize on some clinical tips.
methodsFour patients were diagnosed as having rectal atresia on clinical and radiological basis. All of them underwent single loop low sigmoid colostomy in the first 24 h. After 6 months, transanal end-to-end rectoanal anastomosis was performed followed by closure of the stoma 3 months later.
resultsThe 2 cases that are older than 3 years demonstrated normal continence and are clean between bowel movements, while the other two showed good anal tone and passing stools between 1-3 times daily, being dry in between.
conclusionTransanal recto-anal anastomosis allows a safer route of anatomical reconstruction of the anorectum, therefore avoiding the potential complications associated with the other more invasive approaches.
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