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[Colonic atresia]
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|July 1, 1986
Insights
Colonic atresia, a rare intestinal anomaly, was treated in nine pediatric surgery cases. This condition represents 11% of all intestinal atresias, with associated anomalies and an 11% mortality rate observed.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
Context:
- Colonic atresia is a rare congenital obstruction of the colon.
- This study reports on nine cases treated at "La Paz" Pediatric Hospital.
- Colonic atresia accounts for 11% of all intestinal atresias encountered in the department.
Purpose:
- To report and analyze nine cases of colonic atresia.
- To review etiologic and pathologic theories of colonic atresia.
- To classify cases according to the Louw and Hays method.
Summary:
- Nine cases of colonic atresia were treated, representing 11% of intestinal atresias.
- Associated digestive anomalies were present in two cases, and renal anomalies in one.
- The study reviewed etiologic and pathologic theories and classified cases using the Louw and Hays method.
- An overall mortality rate of 11% was observed in the reported cases.
Impact:
- Provides data on the incidence of colonic atresia within a pediatric surgery setting.
- Highlights the association of colonic atresia with other congenital anomalies.
- Contributes to understanding the classification and management of colonic atresia.
Abstract:
Nine cases of colonic atresia, treated in the Departament of Pediatric Surgery of "La Paz" Pediatric Hospital, are reported. They account for 11% of all our intestinal atresias. We review the different etiologic and pathologic theories and classificate our group according to the LOUW and HAYS method. In two cases their digestive anomalies and in one renal anomalies were found to be associated mortality was 11%.