Transcutaneous anorectal sphincteromyectomy--possible use in pediatric anorectal surgery

Anorectal sphincteromyectomy (SME) is a simple operation: after accurate localization of the inner anal sphincter from the latter a longitudinal strip 3-4 cm long and 2-4 mm wide is resected, depending on the child s age. In the submitted paper the author describes the surgical method which is used...

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Published in:	Rozhledy v chirurgii Vol. 76; no. 8; p. 394
Main Authors:	Tecl, F, Krafka, K, Horák, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Czech
Published:	Czech Republic 01-08-1997
Subjects:	Anal Canal - surgery Child Digestive System Surgical Procedures - methods Hirschsprung Disease - surgery Humans Postoperative Complications
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Summary:	Anorectal sphincteromyectomy (SME) is a simple operation: after accurate localization of the inner anal sphincter from the latter a longitudinal strip 3-4 cm long and 2-4 mm wide is resected, depending on the child s age. In the submitted paper the author describes the surgical method which is used less frequently although it gives comparable results, it is simple and the number of complications is minimal.
ISSN:	0035-9351