Pediatric ano-rectal necrosis

AbstractAnorectal necrosis in children is a rare life-threatening condition whose mention in the literature is sparse. Surgical debridement and protective colostomy have been suggested as approaches for its treatment. One of the major problems associated with anorectal necrosis is necrosis of the re...

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Published inJournal of pediatric surgery case reports Vol. 41; pp. 12 - 14
Main Authors Kremer, Keren, Mandel, Dror, Weinberg, Mark, Lotan, Gad
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.02.2019
Elsevier
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Anorectal necrosis
Perianal necrosis
Rectal mucosa necrosis
Surgery
Anorectal necrosis
Rectal mucosa necrosis
Perianal necrosis
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Summary:AbstractAnorectal necrosis in children is a rare life-threatening condition whose mention in the literature is sparse. Surgical debridement and protective colostomy have been suggested as approaches for its treatment. One of the major problems associated with anorectal necrosis is necrosis of the rectal mucosa necrosis whose management is difficult. Herein, we present a unique surgical technique that proposes to preserve necrotic mucosa and simultaneously prevent exacerbation of perianal sepsis.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2018.11.006