Pediatric Colorectal Surgery

Pediatric Colorectal Surgery is a specialized branch of pediatric surgery that focuses on congenital and acquired diseases of the colon, rectum, anus, and pelvic floor in infants and children. The aim is to restore normal bowel function, continence, and quality of life.

Common Pediatric Colorectal Surgical Conditions

• Anorectal malformations (ARM)
• Hirschsprung disease
• Rectal prolapse
• Chronic constipation requiring surgical management
• Colonic atresia and stenosis
• Cloacal malformations
• Fecal incontinence
• Anal stenosis
• Perianal fistula and abscess
• Sacrococcygeal teratoma with colorectal involvement

Emergency Pediatric Colorectal Surgical Conditions

• Neonatal intestinal obstruction due to anorectal malformation
• Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis
• Colonic perforation
• Sigmoid volvulus (rare)
• Severe perianal abscess with sepsis
• Traumatic anorectal injuries
• Rectal prolapse with strangulation or ischemia
• Colorectal perforation due to trauma or foreign body
• Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding requiring surgical intervention

Early diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, and timely surgical management are essential to preserve bowel function, achieve continence, prevent complications, and improve long-term outcomes in children.