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Article Pediatrics

30-day postoperative outcomes of neonatal versus delayed anoplasty for perineal and vestibular fistulas

Christopher W. Marenco et al.

Summary: This study compared the postoperative outcomes of neonatal versus delayed repair of rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistulae using a pediatric colorectal specific database. The study found no significant difference in the incidence of 30-day postoperative complications between the two surgical treatment strategies. Patients undergoing delayed repair had lower birth weights and were more likely to be female.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY (2021)

Article Pediatrics

Perioperative and long-term functional outcomes of neonatal versus delayed primary endorectal pull-through for children with Hirschsprung disease: A pediatric colorectal and pelvic learning consortium study

Zachary J. Kastenberg et al.

Summary: The study investigated the impact of endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease, finding that delayed surgery offers a safe alternative with at least equivalent functional outcomes compared to neonatal repair.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY (2021)