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ArticleWorld journal of pediatric surgery2025

Wound dehiscence rates decreased in reconstructive surgery of anorectal malformations after introduction of a standardized postoperative treatment program.

Louise Tofft, Christina Granéli, Kristine Hagelsteen, Matilda Wester Fleur, Pernilla Stenström

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Article in World journal of pediatric surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Louise TofftPediatrics, Lund University Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-5663-035X
Christina GranéliPediatrics, Lund University Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund, Sweden.
Kristine HagelsteenPediatrics, Lund University Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-6843-8995
Matilda Wester FleurPediatrics, Lund University Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund, Sweden.
Pernilla StenströmPediatrics, Lund University Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-5052-9944

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Abstract

Background: Wound dehiscence is a known complication after anorectal malformations (ARMs) surgery. The aim was to evaluate if a standardized post-posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) treatment program decreased wound dehiscence rates. Methods: Wound dehiscence rates within 30 days post-PSARP were compared in a case-control single-center study between patients with a standardized post-PSARP treatment 2017-2023, and a cohort with a non-standardized management 2001-2016. The standardized post-PSARP program comprised a minimum of 3 days of: intravenous antibiotics imipenem+cilastatin (with optional subsequent oral amoxicillin+clavulanic acid+metronidazole), fasting after primary PSARP (no stoma), urinary catheter and regular wound cleansing. Results: A total of 149 patients (61% males) with various ARM subtypes were included of which 51% were reconstructed with stomas. Overall, wound dehiscence developed in 8 of 59 patients (14%) in the standardized post-PSARP program group versus 28 of 90 patients (31%) in the control group ( Conclusion: Wound dehiscence rates may be reduced using a standardized post-PSARP treatment program.

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Colorectal SurgeryCongenital AbnormalitiesDisabled ChildrenPatient Outcome AssessmentPediatrics

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