Open AccessIntra-Peritoneal Rectal Perforation in a Neonate Leading to Acquired Rectal Atresia
Author(s) -
Yogesh Kumar Sarin
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of neonatal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-0439
DOI - 10.47338/jns.v2.34
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , anastomosis , surgery , atresia , rectum , materials science , punching , metallurgy
A neonate sustaining iatrogenic rectal injury that led to acquired rectal atresia is reported. It was successfully treated by transanal, end-to-end, rectorectal anastomosis.