Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 26, 2026

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
04:14

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Published on: February 28, 2025

1.0K

Congenital Pouch Colon associated with Pseudoexstrophy: Report of Two Cases

Praveen Jhanwar1, Nand Kishor Shinde1, Jigar N Patel1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lady Harding Medical College and Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi-110001.

APSP Journal of Case Reports
|January 28, 2016
PubMed

Insights

This study details two cases of cloaca and pseudoexstrophy in newborn girls, highlighting a rare congenital pouch colon (CPC) type II with associated genital anomalies. Initial management involved diverting proximal ileostomy for these complex congenital conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Genitourinary Development

Background:

  • Cloaca and pseudoexstrophy are rare congenital malformations presenting complex challenges in neonates.
  • Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is an uncommon form of intestinal malrotation, often associated with other anomalies.
  • The combination of cloaca, pseudoexstrophy, and CPC type II is exceptionally rare, necessitating detailed case reporting.

Keywords:
Anorectal malformationHemiuterusMeckel's diverticulumPouch colonPseudoexstrophy

More Related Videos

Colonial Wig Pancreaticojejunostomy07:49

Colonial Wig Pancreaticojejunostomy

Published on: March 12, 2019

12.9K
Author Spotlight: Developing a Rat Model for Pouchitis Research and Treatment04:05

Author Spotlight: Developing a Rat Model for Pouchitis Research and Treatment

Published on: May 31, 2024

984

Related Concept Videos

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management01:21

Inflammatory Bowel Disease V: Surgical Management

Surgical interventions for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, are essential in managing symptoms and addressing complications. The selection of surgical procedures is contingent upon the specific conditions and complications that stem from these illnesses.
Here are some common surgical interventions for IBD:
833
Pleiotropy01:33

Pleiotropy

Pleiotropy is the phenomenon in which a single gene impacts multiple, seemingly unrelated phenotypic traits. For example, defects in the SOX10 gene cause Waardenburg Syndrome Type 4, or WS4, which can cause defects in pigmentation, hearing impairments, and an absence of intestinal contractions necessary for elimination. This diversity of phenotypes results from the expression pattern of SOX10 in early embryonic and fetal development. SOX10 is found in neural crest cells that form melanocytes,...
44.0K
Assessment of the Rectum and Anus01:25

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Evaluating the rectum and anus plays a crucial role in conducting a thorough physical examination of the gastrointestinal system. Although it may be uncomfortable and often embarrassing for the patient, it holds immense diagnostic value, particularly in detecting gastrointestinal diseases and abnormalities. This guide will explain how to perform this assessment using inspection and palpation methods.
Rectal Inspection
Begin by inspecting the perianal and anal areas for color, texture, rashes,...
1.7K