Safety and utility of long-acting steroid injection for management of post-operative stricture in patients with anorectal malformation and hirschsprung disease
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This study evaluates triamcinolone acetonide injection as a treatment for anastomotic strictures following surgical repair of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung disease. The long-acting steroid approach aims to reduce stricture recurrence and minimize repeat interventions in pediatric colorectal patients.
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- Anastomotic stricture is a major source of post-operative morbidity in ARM and Hirschsprung disease patients.
- Triamcinolone acetonide (TAC) injection after dilation reduces stricture recurrence in other conditions.
- TAC's safety and efficacy for post-operative stricture management in ARM/HSCR remains unstudied.
- Long-acting steroid injection may decrease the number of interventions needed to resolve strictures.
- This represents a potential therapeutic gap in pediatric colorectal surgery post-operative care.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Safety and utility of long-acting steroid injection for management of post-operative stricture in patients with anorectal malformation and hirschsprung disease. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-20. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/10844
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