Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics  2006;21(11):713-714

Surgical Treatment of Low and Intermediate Anorectal Anomalies by Transperineal Da- W Anorectoplasty

Gen-sheng, LIU ; Yue-jie, WU ; Cui-ping, SONG ; Wang, RAO

Keywords

anorectal anomalies; anorectoplasty; child

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To explore a technical modification by transperineal Da- W anorectoplasty (Da WARP) on treating low, intermediate anorectal anomalies(AA) and to evaluate the results of long - term follow up. Methods Forty six cases of AA underwent a Da-W ARP,which involved preservation of the rectal end of the fistula and invagination of the perineal skin flap through the neoanus.The clinical records were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively. Results The median follow - up period was 7 years and 2 months. All of them achieved a good fecal continence exception of 1 patient with intermediate AA and associated anomaly,had fair result. Conclusions The Da - WARP is relatively simple and practical methods for surgical treatment of low, intermediate AA, with good long - term results.