This superbly illustrated book on the surgical treatment of pediatric colorectal problems focuses in particular on the specific technical maneuvers that may be considered key to successful results. The presented management concepts are based on a database comprising over 5000 patients, more than 2300 of whom have been operated on by one of the authors as lead surgeon over the past 30 years. The full range of colorectal disorders in children is thus covered, from cloaca and fistulas to rare presentations. In addition, chapters are included on topics such as prenatal diagnosis, minimally invasive techniques, recent advances in imaging, and a bowel management program for fecal incontinence. Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children is eminently a practical book. Clarity, simplicity and applicability are emphasized throughout. The excellence of the illustrations and photographs is a crucial feature and the reader will also have access to instructive videos of procedures.

History of the Treatment of Anorectal Malformations
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Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Bowel Control
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Pages 17-25
Prenatal Diagnosis
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Pages 27-32
Neonatal Management
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Pages 33-48
Colostomy
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Pages 49-75
Imaging
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Pages 77-99
Bowel Preparation in Pediatric Colorectal Surgery
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Pages 101-106
Recto-perineal Fistula
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Pages 107-127
Rectourethral Bulbar Fistula
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Pages 129-149
Rectourethral Prostatic Fistula
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Pages 151-161
Recto-bladder Neck Fistula
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Pages 163-182
Imperforate Anus Without Fistula in Males and Females
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Pages 183-187
Minimally Invasive Approach to Anorectal Malformations
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Pages 189-199
Rectal Atresia
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Pages 201-204
Rectovestibular Fistula
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Pages 205-224
Cloaca, Posterior Cloaca and Absent Penis Spectrum
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Pages 225-283
Cloacal Exstrophy and Covered Cloacal Exstrophy
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Pages 285-297
General Principles for the Postoperative Management of Patients with Anorectal Malformations
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Pages 299-306
Postoperative Evaluation
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Pages 307-310
Bowel Management for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
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Pages 311-332
Operations for the Administration of Antegrade Enemas
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Pages 333-347
Reoperations
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Pages 349-369
Urologic Problems in Anorectal Malformations
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Pages 371-396
Hirschsprung's Disease
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Pages 397-434
Idiopathic Constipation and Other Motility Disorders
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Pages 435-456
Posterior Sagittal Approach for the Treatment of Other Conditions
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Pages 457-486
Miscellaneous Conditions
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