30-Day Postoperative Outcomes of Neonatal versus Delayed Anoplasty for Perineal and Vestibular Fistulas

Multi-center study of 164 patients comparing neonatal (≤14 days) versus delayed anoplasty for low anorectal malformations found no significant difference in 30-day complication rates (6.5% vs 6.0%). Both surgical timing strategies appear safe with excellent short-term outcomes in appropriately selected patients.