Comparison of the Outcomes of Surgical Repair of Cleft Palate Performed by Modified Von Langenbeck and Bardach (Two-Flap Palatoplasty) Methods.

Background: Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the most common congenital craniofacial abnormalities in the skull and face. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of complications after primary cleft palate repair surgery, performed on patients referred to a children's hospital, and to use the information and results obtained from it to reduce the complications and improve the results of these surgeries. Methods: In this cross-sectional-analytical study, using a census sampling method, the medical records of 94 consecutive cleft palate patients treated in Abuzar Hospital in Ahvaz, southern Iran, in the years 2019 to 2021 were studied. The rate of postoperative complications during the first week in terms of wound opening and flap necrosis and one month later in terms of fistula formation after surgery were also extracted from the files. Results: Ninety-four patients with congenital cleft palate (57.4% male and 42.6% female) were enrolled. The gap width in all studied patients was 14 ± 5 mm. The frequency of complications of surgical wound opening, flap necrosis, oronasal fistula and hypernasality in von Langenbeck group was 9.5%, 0.15% and 28.1% respectively, and in Bardach group was 9.5 %, 15% and 33.3% respectively. Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the two surgical methods in terms of postoperative complications. Besides, what is important in choosing a surgical method is the patient's clinical condition, the surgeon's experience and skill, and his choice.

COMPARISON BETWEEN OSTOMY CLOSURE USING PURSE-STRING VERSUS LINEAR IN CHILDREN.

BACKGROUND: Type of ostomy closure has connection with some complications and also cosmetic effects. AIMS: This study aimed to compare result of colostomy closure using purse-string method versus linear method in terms of surgical site infection, surgical time, and patient satisfaction. METHODS: In this study, 50 patients who underwent purse-string ostomy closure and 50 patients who underwent linear closure were included. Two groups were compared for surgical time, wound infection, patient satisfaction, scar length. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Wound infection was not reported among purse-string group compared to 10% in linear group (p=0.022). Scar length was 24.09±0.1 mm in purse string and 52.15±1.0 mm in linear group (p=0.033). Duration of hospital admission was significantly shorter in purse-string group (6.4±1.1 days) compared to linear (15.5±4.6 days, p=0.0001). The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scale for observer (p=0.038) and parents (p=0.045) was more favorable among purse-string group compared to linear. CONCLUSION: Purse-string technique has the less frequent surgical site infection, shorter duration of hospital admission, less scar length, and more favorable cosmetic outcome, compared to linear technique.

Factors associated with surgical treatment in pediatric intussusception.

BACKGROUND: The study aimed to identify factors related to the need for surgical treatment of intussusception in pediatric patients. METHODS: The medical charts of 106 patients diagnosed with intussusception and treated at the Imam Khomeini Medical Center in Ahvaz city between September 2019 and October 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were compared in terms of risk factor groups treated with surgery (12 pediatric patients) and nonsurgical methods (92 pediatric patients). Size of intussusception, free fluid in the abdomen, and currant jelly stool were compared between the groups. RESULTS: The mean age in the group treated with surgery was significantly higher (p = 0.01). The duration of symptoms in patients treated with surgery was significantly higher (p = 0.033). The size of intussusception in the surgical treatment group was significantly larger than in the nonsurgical recovery group (p = 0.042). The rates of presence of free fluid in the abdomen and currant jelly stool were significantly higher in patients treated with surgery (p = 0.001 and p = 0.004, respectively). CONCLUSION: Age > 1 year, duration of symptoms > 24 h, currant jelly stool, intussusception > 3.5 cm, and free peritoneal fluid are factors associated with surgical treatment of intussusception in children.

Evaluation of Complications and Effectiveness of Snodgraft Method on the Treatment of Distal Hypospadias or Midshaft.

Objective: Hypospadias is one of the most common diseases of the male reproductive system. Considering the different treatment techniques for this anomaly and important complications such as fistula, meatal/neourethral stenosis, an attempt is made to use a method that has the best result and the least complication for treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the snodgraft method in repairing distal or midshaft hypospadias in terms of complications, beauty and effectiveness. Methods: In this retrospective study, conducted Oct 2018 to Oct 2020, 60 boys with distal hypospadias or midshaft who underwent the methods of Snodgraft in Imam Khomeini and Abuzar Hospitals of Ahvaz, southern Iran were enrolled. All patients were followed up and examined for postoperative complications after surgery with intervals of 1 week, 2 weeks, monthly to 6 months and then annually. Results: The mean age of patients was 30.1±11.3 months. No surgical diverticulitis or meatal stenosis was seen after surgery. Urethrocutaneous fistula was seen in 4 patients at initial follow-up, of these 4 patients, 1 spontaneous improvement was seen after 6 months. Urinary status was normal in all patients. Bleeding, hematoma and meatus stenosis were not observed in patients. In all patients, the appearance of meatus was very good and similar to normal people. Conclusion: The snodgraft surgery method in repairing hypospadias is a very simple, appropriate method and with a good appearance of Glans and Meatus, and the complications of this technique are few and acceptable. To confirm our findings, prospective studies with larger sample size of patients are needed.

Comparison between ostomy closure using purse-string versus linear in children / Comparação entre o fechamento de ostomia em bolsa vs. grampeamento linear em crianças

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Type of ostomy closure has connection with some complications and also cosmetic effects. AIMS: This study aimed to compare result of colostomy closure using purse-string method versus linear method in terms of surgical site infection, surgical time, and patient satisfaction. METHODS: In this study, 50 patients who underwent purse-string ostomy closure and 50 patients who underwent linear closure were included. Two groups were compared for surgical time, wound infection, patient satisfaction, scar length. A p-value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Wound infection was not reported among purse-string group compared to 10% in linear group (p=0.022). Scar length was 24.09±0.1 mm in purse string and 52.15±1.0 mm in linear group (p=0.033). Duration of hospital admission was significantly shorter in purse-string group (6.4±1.1 days) compared to linear (15.5±4.6 days, p=0.0001). The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale scale for observer (p=0.038) and parents (p=0.045) was more favorable among purse-string group compared to linear. CONCLUSION: Purse-string technique has the less frequent surgical site infection, shorter duration of hospital admission, less scar length, and more favorable cosmetic outcome, compared to linear technique.

RESUMO RACIONAL: A técnica de fechamento da ostomia tem relação com algumas complicações e também efeitos estéticos. OBJETIVOS: Comparar o resultado do fechamento da colostomia pelo método em bolsa versus método linear, em termos de infecção do sítio cirúrgico, tempo cirúrgico e satisfação do paciente. MÉTODOS: Foram incluídos 50 pacientes que não realizaram o fechamento da estomia em bolsa e 50 pacientes que foram submetidos ao fechamento linear. Os dois grupos foram comparados quanto ao tempo cirúrgico, infecção da ferida, satisfação do paciente, comprimento da cicatriz. Valor de p menor que 0,05 foi considerado significativo. RESULTADOS: A infecção da ferida não foi registrado no grupo de bolsa, em comparação com 10% no grupo linear (p=0,022). O comprimento da cicatriz foi de 24,09±0,1 mm no grupo de bolsa e 52,15±1,0 mm no grupo linear (p=0,033). O tempo de hospitalização foi significativamente menor no grupo em bolsa (6,4±1,1 dias) em comparação ao linear (15,5±4,6 dias, p=0,0001). A escala Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale para observador (p=0,038) e pais (p=0,045) foi mais favorável entre o grupo em bolsa, em relação ao linear. CONCLUSÕES: A técnica em bolsa apresentou infecção do sítio cirúrgico menos frequente, menor tempo de internação, menor comprimento da cicatriz e resultado cosmético mais favorável, em comparação com a técnica linear.

Comparative Study of Modifying Meatal Advancement Glandular with Release Chordi versus Snodgrass Surgical Methods Regarding the Repair of Distal Hypospadias.

BACKGROUND: Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital anomalies of the external genitalia of boys. No single technique can be recommended for the repair of hypospadias in its various forms. We aimed to compare modify meatal advancement glandular with release chordi versus Snodgrass surgical methods in the repair of distal hypospadias. METHODS: In this study, conducted from Apr 2018 to the end of Sep 2020, all boys who underwent one of the two methods of Snodgrass and modify meatal advancement glanuplasty with release chordi in Imam Khomeini and Abuzar Hospitals of Ahvaz, Southern Iran, were enrolled. RESULTS: Forty-five patients underwent Snodgrass (group S) and 55 patients underwent modified meatal advancement glandular with release chordi (group M). The mean age of patients and duration of surgical wound healing in the two groups did not differ significantly. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of complications, including Bleeding, Hematoma, Meatus stricture, Wound infection, detachment of the wound edge, chordi after surgery, Balanitis and Urethral stricture but the incidence of fistula in patients undergoing Snodgrass repair was significantly higher than the group modify meatal advancement glandular with release chordi (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: The method of modify meatal advancement glandular with release chordi compared to Snodgrass method is associated with fewer complications due to surgery, although further studies are recommended.

OBLIQUE VS. CIRCULAR ANASTOMOSIS IN THE CHILDREN UNDERWENT SOAVE'S PULL-THROUGH SURGERY FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE: WHICH IS THE BEST?

BACKGROUND: Oblique type of anastomosis. Several types of complications including constipation, fecal soiling, perianal excoriation, were reported among different types of surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. AIM: To compare circular and oblique anastomoses following Soave's procedure for the treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. METHODS: Children who underwent Saove's pull through procedure with oblique and circular anastomoses were included. Duration of the follow up was two years after surgery. Postoperative complications, such as wound infection, wound dehiscence, peritonitis, fecal soiling, perianal excoriation, were recorded for each patient. RESULTS: Thirty-eight children underwent oblique anastomoses. Circular ones were done for 32 children. Perianal excoriation was seen in 57.89% and 46.87% of children in oblique and circular group, respectively. Enterocolitis was more frequent in circular (40.62%) than oblique (28.94%) group. Anastomotic stricture was more frequent in circular (15.62%) than oblique (7.89%). CONCLUSION: Perianal excoriation was the most common complication among patient in both groups. Oblique anastomoses had fewer complications than circular, and may be appropriate option for patient who underwent Soave's procedure.

INCIDENCE OF MALNUTRITION, ESOPHAGEAL STENOSIS AND RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS AMONG CHILDREN WITH REPAIRED ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA.

BACKGROUND: Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high mortality. Surgical complications and changes in nutritional status are common problems after surgical correction. Aim: To evaluate nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory complications among children who had repaired esophageal atresia. METHODS: Children aged >2 months old with repaired esophageal atresia were included in the current study. Gender, age, weight, and height were recorded for each case. Height for age and weight for age were calculated for each case. RESULTS: According to weight for length percentile, 41.02% of the cases were underweight. Esophageal stenosis was seen in 54.76% of the obtained esophagograms. CONCLUSION: Underweight was present in 41.02 of the patients according to weight-for-height percentile.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN SANTULLI ILEOSTOMY AND LOOP ILEOSTOMY IN NEONATES WITH MECONIUM ILEUS.

BACKGROUND: Meconium ileus is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates that different surgical methods have been described for its management such as Santulli and loop ileostomy. AIM: To evaluate and compare clinical efficacy of Santulli and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 58 patients with meconium ileus were evaluated. After analyses of hospital records, 53 patients with completed hospital records were included. Demographic information, surgery parameters and postoperative complications were extracted from the hospital records or calling parents. RESULTS: Skin excoriation (21.4% vs. 84%, p<0.001), ostomy prolapsed (0 vs. 28%, p=0.003), and surgical site infection (7.1% vs. 28%, p=0.044) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group. Furthermore, ileostomy output in first week (70.53±15.11 ml vs. 144.6±19.99 ml, p<0.001) and in 4th week (2.14±4.98 ml vs. 18.4±17.95 ml, p<0.001) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group as compared to loop ileostomy group. Finally, hospital stay in Santulli ileostomy group was 12±2.34 and in loop ileostomy 14.24±1.47 days (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Santulli ileostomy is better than loop ileostomy due to significant less frequency of surgical site infection, skin excoriation, prolapse of ostomy, ileostomy volume output and hospitalization time.

A comparative study between Santulli ileostomy and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus.

BACKGROUND: Meconium ileus is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates that different surgical methods have been described for its management such as Santulli and loop ileostomy. AIM: To evaluate and compare clinical efficacy of Santulli and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus. METHODS: In this retrospective study, 58 patients with meconium ileus were evaluated. After analyses of hospital records, 53 patients with completed hospital records were included. Demographic information, surgery parameters and postoperative complications were extracted from the hospital records or calling parents. RESULTS: Skin excoriation (21.4% vs. 84%, p<0.001), ostomy prolapsed (0 vs. 28%, p=0.003), and surgical site infection (7.1% vs. 28%, p=0.044) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group. Furthermore, ileostomy output in first week (70.53±15.11 ml vs. 144.6±19.99 ml, p<0.001) and in 4th week (2.14±4.98 ml vs. 18.4±17.95 ml, p<0.001) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group as compared to loop ileostomy group. Finally, hospital stay in Santulli ileostomy group was 12±2.34 and in loop ileostomy 14.24±1.47 days (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Santulli ileostomy is better than loop ileostomy due to significant less frequency of surgical site infection, skin excoriation, prolapse of ostomy, ileostomy volume output and hospitalization time.

Incidence of malnutrition, esophageal stenosis and respiratory complications among children with repaired esophageal atresia.

BACKGROUND: Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high mortality. Surgical complications and changes in nutritional status are common problems after surgical correction. AIM: o evaluate nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory complications among children who had repaired esophageal atresia. METHODS: Children aged >2 months old with repaired esophageal atresia were included in the current study. Gender, age, weight, and height were recorded for each case. Height for age and weight for age were calculated for each case. RESULTS: According to weight for length percentile, 41.02% of the cases were underweight. Esophageal stenosis was seen in 54.76% of the obtained esophagograms. CONCLUSION: Underweight was present in 41.02 of the patients according to weight-for-height percentile.

Incidence of malnutrition, esophageal stenosis and respiratory complications among children with repaired esophageal atresia / Incidência de desnutrição, estenose esofágica e complicações respiratórias entre crianças operadas por atresia esofágica

ABSTRACT Background: Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high mortality. Surgical complications and changes in nutritional status are common problems after surgical correction. Aim: To evaluate nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory complications among children who had repaired esophageal atresia. Methods: Children aged >2 months old with repaired esophageal atresia were included in the current study. Gender, age, weight, and height were recorded for each case. Height for age and weight for age were calculated for each case. Results: According to weight for length percentile, 41.02% of the cases were underweight. Esophageal stenosis was seen in 54.76% of the obtained esophagograms. Conclusion: Underweight was present in 41.02 of the patients according to weight-for-height percentile.

RESUMO Racional: Atresia de esôfago é anomalia congênita com mortalidade alta. Complicações cirúrgicas e alterações no estado nutricional são problemas comuns após correção cirúrgica. Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional, a estenose esofágica e as complicações respiratórias em crianças que tiveram a reparação de atresia de esôfago. Métodos: Crianças com idade> 2 meses de idade com atresia esofágica reparada foram incluídas no estudo atual. Sexo, idade, peso e altura foram registrados para cada caso. A altura por idade e o peso por idade foram calculados para cada caso. Resultados: De acordo com o peso para o percentil de comprimento, 41,02% dos casos estavam abaixo do peso. Estenose esofágica foi observada em 54,76% do esofagograma obtido. Conclusão: O baixo peso esteve presente em 41,02 dos pacientes, de acordo com o percentil peso/estatura.

A comparative study between santulli ileostomy and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus / Estudo comparativo entre ileostomia de santulli e ileostomia em alça em neonatos com íleo meconial

ABSTRACT Background: Meconium ileus is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates that different surgical methods have been described for its management such as Santulli and loop ileostomy. Aim: To evaluate and compare clinical efficacy of Santulli and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus. Methods: In this retrospective study, 58 patients with meconium ileus were evaluated. After analyses of hospital records, 53 patients with completed hospital records were included. Demographic information, surgery parameters and postoperative complications were extracted from the hospital records or calling parents. Results: Skin excoriation (21.4% vs. 84%, p<0.001), ostomy prolapsed (0 vs. 28%, p=0.003), and surgical site infection (7.1% vs. 28%, p=0.044) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group. Furthermore, ileostomy output in first week (70.53±15.11 ml vs. 144.6±19.99 ml, p<0.001) and in 4th week (2.14±4.98 ml vs. 18.4±17.95 ml, p<0.001) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group as compared to loop ileostomy group. Finally, hospital stay in Santulli ileostomy group was 12±2.34 and in loop ileostomy 14.24±1.47 days (p<0.001). Conclusion: Santulli ileostomy is better than loop ileostomy due to significant less frequency of surgical site infection, skin excoriation, prolapse of ostomy, ileostomy volume output and hospitalization time.

RESUMO Racional: O íleo meconial é causa comum de obstrução intestinal em neonatos e diferentes métodos cirúrgicos foram descritos para seu manejo, como Santulli e ileostomia em alça. Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a eficácia clínica de Santulli e ileostomia em alça em neonatos com íleo meconial. Métodos: Neste estudo retrospectivo, foram avaliados 58 pacientes. Após análise, 53 pacientes com prontuários hospitalares completos foram incluídos. Informações demográficas, parâmetros cirúrgicos e complicações pós-operatórias foram extraídos dos prontuários ou dos pais por telefone. Resultados: Escoriações cutâneas (21,4% vs. 84%, p<0,001), estomia prolongada (0 vs. 28%, p=0,003) e infecção do sítio cirúrgico (7,1% vs. 28%, p=0,044) foram significativamente menores no grupo ileostomia Santulli. Além disso, a produção de ileostomia na primeira semana (70,53±15,11 ml vs. 144,6±19,99 ml, p <0,001) e na quarta semana (2,14±4,98 ml vs. 18,4±17,95 ml, p<0,001) foi significativamente menor no grupo de ileostomia Santulli em comparação com o de ileostomia em alça. Finalmente, o tempo de internação no grupo de ileostomia de Santulli foi de 12±2,34 e na ileostomia de alça de 14,24±1,47 dias (p<0,001). Conclusão: A ileostomia de Santulli é melhor que a em alça, devido à menor frequência significativa de infecção do local cirúrgico, escoriação cutânea, prolapso da ostomia, volume da ileostomia e tempo de internação.

Oblique vs. circular anastomosis in the children underwent soave's pull-through surgery for the treatment of hirschsprung's disease: which is the best? / Anastomose oblíqua vs. circular em crianças submetidas à soave pull-through para o tratamento da doença de hirschsprung: qual é a melhor?

ABSTRACT Background: Several types of complications including constipation, fecal soiling, perianal excoriation, were reported among different types of surgery for Hirschsprung's disease. Aim: To compare circular and oblique anastomoses following Soave's procedure for the treatment of Hirschsprung's disease. Methods: Children who underwent Saove's pull through procedure with oblique and circular anastomoses were included. Duration of the follow up was two years after surgery. Postoperative complications, such as wound infection, wound dehiscence, peritonitis, fecal soiling, perianal excoriation, were recorded for each patient. Results: Thirty-eight children underwent oblique anastomoses. Circular ones were done for 32 children. Perianal excoriation was seen in 57.89% and 46.87% of children in oblique and circular group, respectively. Enterocolitis was more frequent in circular (40.62%) than oblique (28.94%) group. Anastomotic stricture was more frequent in circular (15.62%) than oblique (7.89%). Conclusion: Perianal excoriation was the most common complication among patient in both groups. Oblique anastomoses had fewer complications than circular, and may be appropriate option for patient who underwent Soave's procedure.

RESUMO Racional: Vários tipos de complicações, incluindo constipação, secreção fecal, escoriação perianal foram relatadas entre diferentes tipos de operações para a doença de Hirschsprung. Objetivo: Comparar as anastomoses circulares e oblíquas realizadas no procedimento de Soave para o tratamento da doença de Hirschsprung. Métodos: Neste estudo, foram incluídas crianças submetidas ao procedimento pull-through de Saove com anastomoses oblíquas e circulares. A duração do acompanhamento foi de dois anos no pós-operatório. Complicações, como infecção da ferida, deiscência da ferida, peritonite, secreção fecal, escoriação perianal foram registradas para cada paciente. Resultados: Trinta e oito crianças foram submetidas à anastomoses oblíquas. As circulares foram realizadas em 32. Escoriação perianal foi observada em 57,89% e 46,87% das crianças nos grupos oblíquo e circular, respectivamente. Enterocolite foi mais frequente no grupo circular (40,62%) do que oblíquo (28,94%). A estenose anastomótica foi mais frequente na circular (15,62%) do que na oblíqua (7,89%). Conclusão: A escoriação perianal foi a complicação mais comum entre os pacientes nos dois grupos. A anastomose oblíqua teve menos complicações do que a anastomose circular e pode ser a opção adequada para o paciente submetido ao procedimento de Soave.

Incidence of malnutrition, esophageal stenosis and respiratory complications among children with repaired esophageal atresia / Incidência de desnutrição, estenose esofágica e complicações respiratórias entre crianças operadas por atresia esofágica

ABSTRACT Background: Esophageal atresia is congenital anomaly with high mortality. Surgical complications and changes in nutritional status are common problems after surgical correction. Aim: T o evaluate nutritional status, esophageal stenosis, and respiratory complications among children who had repaired esophageal atresia. Methods: Children aged >2 months old with repaired esophageal atresia were included in the current study. Gender, age, weight, and height were recorded for each case. Height for age and weight for age were calculated for each case. Results: According to weight for length percentile, 41.02% of the cases were underweight. Esophageal stenosis was seen in 54.76% of the obtained esophagograms. Conclusion: Underweight was present in 41.02 of the patients according to weight-for-height percentile.

RESUMO Racional: Atresia de esôfago é anomalia congênita com mortalidade alta. Complicações cirúrgicas e alterações no estado nutricional são problemas comuns após correção cirúrgica. Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional, a estenose esofágica e as complicações respiratórias em crianças que tiveram a reparação de atresia de esôfago. Métodos: Crianças com idade> 2 meses de idade com atresia esofágica reparada foram incluídas no estudo atual. Sexo, idade, peso e altura foram registrados para cada caso. A altura por idade e o peso por idade foram calculados para cada caso. Resultados: De acordo com o peso para o percentil de comprimento, 41,02% dos casos estavam abaixo do peso. Estenose esofágica foi observada em 54,76% do esofagograma obtido. Conclusão: O baixo peso esteve presente em 41,02 dos pacientes, de acordo com o percentil peso/estatura.

A comparative study between Santulli ileostomy and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus / Estudo comparativo entre ileostomia de Santulli e ileostomia em alça em neonatos com íleo meconial

ABSTRACT Background: Meconium ileus is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates that different surgical methods have been described for its management such as Santulli and loop ileostomy. Aim: To evaluate and compare clinical efficacy of Santulli and loop ileostomy in neonates with meconium ileus. Methods: In this retrospective study, 58 patients with meconium ileus were evaluated. After analyses of hospital records, 53 patients with completed hospital records were included. Demographic information, surgery parameters and postoperative complications were extracted from the hospital records or calling parents. Results: Skin excoriation (21.4% vs. 84%, p<0.001), ostomy prolapsed (0 vs. 28%, p=0.003), and surgical site infection (7.1% vs. 28%, p=0.044) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group. Furthermore, ileostomy output in first week (70.53±15.11 ml vs. 144.6±19.99 ml, p<0.001) and in 4th week (2.14±4.98 ml vs. 18.4±17.95 ml, p<0.001) was significantly lower in Santulli ileostomy group as compared to loop ileostomy group. Finally, hospital stay in Santulli ileostomy group was 12±2.34 and in loop ileostomy 14.24±1.47 days (p<0.001). Conclusion: Santulli ileostomy is better than loop ileostomy due to significant less frequency of surgical site infection, skin excoriation, prolapse of ostomy, ileostomy volume output and hospitalization time.

RESUMO Racional: O íleo meconial é causa comum de obstrução intestinal em neonatos e diferentes métodos cirúrgicos foram descritos para seu manejo, como Santulli e ileostomia em alça. Objetivo: Avaliar e comparar a eficácia clínica de Santulli e ileostomia em alça em neonatos com íleo meconial. Métodos: Neste estudo retrospectivo, foram avaliados 58 pacientes. Após análise, 53 pacientes com prontuários hospitalares completos foram incluídos. Informações demográficas, parâmetros cirúrgicos e complicações pós-operatórias foram extraídos dos prontuários ou dos pais por telefone. Resultados: Escoriações cutâneas (21,4% vs. 84%, p<0,001), estomia prolongada (0 vs. 28%, p=0,003) e infecção do sítio cirúrgico (7,1% vs. 28%, p=0,044) foram significativamente menores no grupo ileostomia Santulli. Além disso, a produção de ileostomia na primeira semana (70,53±15,11 ml vs. 144,6±19,99 ml, p <0,001) e na quarta semana (2,14±4,98 ml vs. 18,4±17,95 ml, p<0,001) foi significativamente menor no grupo de ileostomia Santulli em comparação com o de ileostomia em alça. Finalmente, o tempo de internação no grupo de ileostomia de Santulli foi de 12±2,34 e na ileostomia de alça de 14,24±1,47 dias (p<0,001). Conclusão: A ileostomia de Santulli é melhor que a em alça, devido à menor frequência significativa de infecção do local cirúrgico, escoriação cutânea, prolapso da ostomia, volume da ileostomia e tempo de internação.

COMPLICATIONS AFTER TRANSABDOMINAL SOAVE'S PROCEDURE IN CHILDREN WITH HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE.

BACKGROUND: Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder that causes functional obstruction of large bowel. AIM: To evaluate complication and bowel function score of children with Hirschsprung's disease who underwent transabdominal Soave's procedure. METHODS: In this study all the children with Hirschsprung's disease who underwent transabdominal Soave procedure were evaluated regarding bowel function and complication of trans-abdominal Soave's procedure. RESULTS: Were enrolled 160 children. Enterocolitis and constipation were seen in 15% of the cases. Fecal incontinency was the least frequent study which was seen in 1% of the children. CONCLUSION: Constipation and enterocolitis was the most frequent complication following transabdominal Soave technique.

Complications after transabdominal soave's procedure in children with hirschsprung's disease / Complicações após o procedimento de soave transabdominal em crianças com doença de hirschsprung

ABSTRACT Background: Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder that causes functional obstruction of large bowel. Aim: To evaluate complication and bowel function score of children with Hirschsprung's disease who underwent transabdominal Soave's procedure. Methods: In this study all the children with Hirschsprung's disease who underwent transabdominal Soave procedure were evaluated regarding bowel function and complication of trans-abdominal Soave's procedure. Results: Were enrolled 160 children. Enterocolitis and constipation were seen in 15% of the cases. Fecal incontinency was the least frequent study which was seen in 1% of the children. Conclusion: Constipation and enterocolitis was the most frequent complication following transabdominal Soave technique.

RESUMO Racional: A doença de Hirschsprung é um distúrbio congênito que causa obstrução funcional do intestino grosso. Objetivo: Avaliar as complicações e o escore de função intestinal de crianças com a doença submetidas ao procedimento transabdominal de Soave. Métodos: Neste estudo, todas as crianças com doença de Hirschsprung submetidas ao procedimento transabdominal de Soave foram avaliadas quanto à função intestinal e complicação do procedimento. Resultados: Foram incluídas 160 crianças. Enterocolite e constipação foram observadas em 15% dos casos. A incontinência fecal foi menos frequente e observada em 1% das crianças. Conclusão: Obstipação e enterocolite foram as complicações mais frequentes após a técnica de Soave transabdominal em crianças.

MUSCLE-SPARING VERSUS STANDARD POSTEROLATERAL THORACOTOMY IN NEONATES WITH ESOPHAGEAL ATRESIA.

BACKGROUND: The muscle-sparing thoracotomy (MST) has not yet been thoroughly studied and assessed in comparison to the traditional thoracotomy method in newborns. AIM: To compare the outcomes of MST and standard posterolateral thoracotomy (PLT) in newborns. METHODS: Randomized, controlled, double-blind trial on 40 neonates with esophageal atresia, comparing the time of beginning a surgery until seeing the pleura, the duration of hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit, the time in ventilator, the time of returning the shoulder function, the time of returning the Moro reflex, and the mortality between the two techniques. RESULTS: The data showed no differences between the two groups in basic information (weight, height, gender, numbers of prematurity neonates and caesarean). The results on the size of the scar in the MST group was significantly lower than in the PLT group. Also, the time of returning the shoulder function in MST group was earlier than in PLT group. There were no significant differences in the duration since the beginning the surgery to see the pleura, the time of being hospitalized in intensive unit, the time that the infant required ventilator, returning time of the Moro reflex in 1st and 3rd months after the operation, and the mortality rates between MST and PLT groups. CONCLUSION: It seems that the advantages of using MST over PLT procedure in neonates include the earlier shoulder function recovery and also superior cosmetic results.

Muscle-sparing versus standard posterolateral thoracotomy in neonates with esophageal atresia / Toracotomia posterolateral com poupança muscular versus toracotomia padrão em neonatos com atresia esofágica

ABSTRACT Background : The muscle-sparing thoracotomy (MST) has not yet been thoroughly studied and assessed in comparison to the traditional thoracotomy method in newborns. Aim : To compare the outcomes of MST and standard posterolateral thoracotomy (PLT) in newborns. Methods : Randomized, controlled, double-blind trial on 40 neonates with esophageal atresia, comparing the time of beginning a surgery until seeing the pleura, the duration of hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit, the time in ventilator, the time of returning the shoulder function, the time of returning the Moro reflex, and the mortality between the two techniques. Results : The data showed no differences between the two groups in basic information (weight, height, gender, numbers of prematurity neonates and caesarean). The results on the size of the scar in the MST group was significantly lower than in the PLT group. Also, the time of returning the shoulder function in MST group was earlier than in PLT group. There were no significant differences in the duration since the beginning the surgery to see the pleura, the time of being hospitalized in intensive unit, the time that the infant required ventilator, returning time of the Moro reflex in 1st and 3rd months after the operation, and the mortality rates between MST and PLT groups. Conclusion : It seems that the advantages of using MST over PLT procedure in neonates include the earlier shoulder function recovery and also superior cosmetic results.

RESUMO Racional : A técnica de toracotomia poupadora de músculo (MST) ainda não foi estudada e avaliada em relação ao método tradicional de toracotomia em recém-nascidos. Objetivo : Comparar os resultados da MST e toracotomia posterolateral padrão (PLT) em recém-nascidos. Métodos : Ensaio randomizado, controlado, duplamente cego em 40 neonatos com atresia esofágica, comparando o tempo de início da incisão até ver a pleura, a duração da hospitalização na unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal, o tempo em ventilador, o tempo da volta da função do ombro, tempo de retorno do reflexo Moro e mortalidade entre as duas técnicas. Resultados : Os dados não mostraram diferenças entre os dois grupos em informações básicas (peso, altura, gênero, número de neonatos de prematuridade e cesariana). Os resultados sobre o tamanho da cicatriz no grupo MST foram significativamente menores do que no grupo PLT. Além disso, o tempo de retorno da função do ombro no grupo MST foi mais precoce do que no grupo PLT. Não houve diferenças significativas na duração desde o início da operação até a pleura ser vista, o tempo de hospitalização em unidade intensiva, o tempo que a criança necessitou de ventilador, retorno do reflexo Moro nos 1º e 3º meses após a operação, e as taxas de mortalidade entre os grupos. Conclusão : As vantagens de usar o procedimento MST sobre PLT em neonatos incluem a recuperação da função do ombro e também resultados cosméticos superiores.