Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
                                                   Official journal of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons                           
Year : 2023  |  Volume : 28  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 242--244

Posterior sagittal approach for nonanorectal malformation: Widening spectrum


Sandesh V Parelkar, Beejal V Sanghvi, Pooja Tiwari, Rahul Gupta, Rujuta Shah 
 Department of Paediatric Surgery, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Correspondence Address:
Pooja Tiwari
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ward 3, Old Building, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, Maharashtra
India

Background: Posterior sagittal is a very well accepted approach in the treatment of anorectal malformations. This approach provides good access and exposure through the perineum to the deep pelvic structures. It reduces risk of injury to important structures as dissection remains in midline. Aims and Objectives: To access feasibility of posterior sagittal approach for non-anorectal malformation indications and to widen the spectrum. Material and Methods: We present a series of 10 cases of non-anorectal malformations operated by this approach for 4 years. Results: Six patients included in the study were of Disorders of Sexual Differentiation with pseudovagina, three of Y duplication of the urethra, and one of cervical atresia. All patients had good results. Conclusion: Posterior sagittal approach is feasible, safe with minimal bleeding, and no postoperative incontinence. It can safely be used for non-anorectal indications.


How to cite this article:
Parelkar SV, Sanghvi BV, Tiwari P, Gupta R, Shah R. Posterior sagittal approach for nonanorectal malformation: Widening spectrum.J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2023;28:242-244


How to cite this URL:
Parelkar SV, Sanghvi BV, Tiwari P, Gupta R, Shah R. Posterior sagittal approach for nonanorectal malformation: Widening spectrum. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg [serial online] 2023 [cited 2023 Sep 24 ];28:242-244
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