Decisions in Diversion: Enterostomy vs. Primary Anastomosis for Colonic Atresia

Abstract

Colonic atresia (CA) is associated with Hirschsprung disease (HD) in up to 10% of cases. Therefore, some surgeons elect to complete proximal diversion at the initial operation. We sought to better define the incidence of concurrent HD and evaluate practice patterns regarding diversion for CA.

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