Newborn Male Patient with No Anal Opening
Case Summary
Newborn's Abdominal Distension and Repair
International Colorectal Web Meetings
Male Patient Three-months Old Referred with Perianal Abscess
Case Summary
This is a case of a 3-month-old patient with a perianal abscess and a rectoperineal fistula. The patient was referred due to an abscess. Upon examination, a tiny perineal fistula was found. All necessary screenings were ordererd and Dr. Andrea Bischoff performed a surgical procedure to the fistula tract and rectoperineal fistula.
Female Newborn Admitted to NICU with Respiratory Failure and Seizures
Case Summary
A case was shared of a newborn with respiratory failure, seizures, and bowel distension, which led to a series of diagnostic tests and eventual surgery. Dr. Castrillon discussed the appropriate next steps for the patient, with most attendees agreeing on a leveling biopsy with a stoma. The discussion also covered the timing for the pull-through procedure, with most agreeing on when the patient is toilet trained for urine and accepts rectal irrigations.
Boy with Unusual Type of Anorectal Malformation
Case Summary
Dr. Mikhail Gopienko from St. Petersburg, Russia, presented a case of a neonatal surgery involving a boy with an absent anus. The boy was admitted to the hospital at 4 hours old, and during the following 24 hours, there was an increase in abdominal distension.
Congenital Pouch Colon and Fistula