Split notochord syndrome with prolapsed congenital colostomy

J Pediatr Surg. 1998 Mar;33(3):525-8. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3468(98)90105-1.

Abstract

A case of split notochord syndrome associated with a prolapsed colostomylike dorsal enteric opening, a foreshortened colon, imperforate anus, and meningocele is presented. The surgical management of this disorder is discussed and available literature is reviewed. The patient was successfully treated with a combined, single-stage surgical correction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple* / pathology
  • Colon / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Spinal Dysraphism / complications
  • Spinal Dysraphism / pathology
  • Spinal Dysraphism / surgery*