Shruthi Srinivas, Maria E Knaus, Jeffrey R Avansino, Andrea Badillo, Casey M Calkins, Belinda H Dickie, Megan M Durham, Megan K Fuller, Matthew W Ralls, Ron W Reeder, Rebecca M Rentea, Michael D Rollins, Kathleen van Leeuwen, Richard J Wood
BACKGROUND: Cloacal exstrophy (CE) represents a rare sub-group of anorectal malformations. Traditionally managed with a permanent colostomy, colonic pull-through (PT) has emerged to allow cleanliness without a life-long stoma. We sought to understand outcomes of PT in a large multi-center CE population. METHODS: We performed a retrospective study involving eleven pediatric hospitals. We gathered data on demographics, outcomes, and anatomical factors including colon length...
October 21, 2023: Journal of Pediatric Surgery