Colostomy in complications of surgical correction of anorectal malformations in children

Anorectal malformations in children are still one of the most difficult problems in pediatric coloproctology. Most pediatric surgeons continue to adhere to the opinion about the advisability of preliminary colostomy and delayed proctoplasty, motivating this tactic with the possibility of creating the optimal conditions for performing a complex intervention, reducing anesthetic risk, avoiding technical errors. The work is based on the results of treatment of 154 children with anorectal malformation and preliminary colostomy. The use of colostomy in children with anorectal malformation made it possible to carry out the necessary surgical tactics in a timely and differentiated manner, to reduce the frequency, nature of complications and early disability, and to improve the quality of life and social adaptation of patients.