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[Temporary stoma in infancy and childhood]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study reviewed 70 pediatric ostomies (colostomies and ileostomies) performed between 1979-1989. Most complications, including prolapse and stenosis, required surgical intervention, highlighting the need for careful management in pediatric surgery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Context:
- A decade-long review of pediatric ostomy procedures at a single institution.
- Analysis of indications, complications, and outcomes for colostomies and ileostomies in children.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the indications for and complications associated with pediatric ostomies.
- To assess the surgical outcomes and management of ostomy-related issues in pediatric patients.
Summary:
- 70 pediatric ostomies (colostomies and ileostomies) were performed between 1979-1989, with 56 closures.
- Common indications included acute abdomen (37%), atresia (26%), and Hirschsprung's disease (21%).
- Most ostomies (79%) were created in the first year of life, with prolapse, stenosis, and retraction being significant complications requiring operative treatment in 17% of cases.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the surgical management of pediatric ostomies.
- Highlights the incidence and types of complications, informing future surgical strategies.
- Contributes to the understanding of long-term outcomes for children requiring ostomies.