Cloacal Malformations: A Comprehensive Guide for Pediatric Surgeons and Clinicians

Within the field of pediatric colorectal and pelvic reconstruction, cloacal malformations pose the most complex anatomic challenge for pediatric surgeons. The rare congenital anomaly involves the fusion of the urinary tract, gynecologic system, and distal bowel into a single common channel, requiring intricate surgical reconstruction.

The care of patients with cloacal malformations is daunting, with a wide spectrum of anatomic variations. However, a new book has brought organization to this complex field, providing essential principles of care from fetal and newborn management to reconstruction and long-term care.

Comprehensive Account of Care for Cloaca Patients

This book offers a thorough account of all aspects of care for patients with cloacal malformations, covering:

• Preoperative evaluation and surgical planning
• The anorectal malformation (ARM) index
• Surgical reconstruction of bowel, gynecologic systems, and urinary tracts
• Post-surgical care from infancy to puberty and beyond
• Urological evaluation and long-term care
• Gynecologic evaluation and intervention
• Neurological implications
• Bowel management and long-term management

Valuable Insights through Case Studies

The book includes detailed case studies that provide valuable insights into a wide range of clinical scenarios, enabling readers to understand and gain experience from real-life examples.

A Unique Resource for Clinicians

Fully illustrated in color, this book is an invaluable resource for all clinicians within the pediatric team, including pediatric surgeons, urologists, gynecologists, gastrointestinal motility specialists, neonatologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, psychologists, social workers, nutritionists, and nurses.

Published by CRC Press, this comprehensive guide is available in paperback, comprising 262 pages. The ISBN-10 is 103221547X, and the ISBN-13 is 978-1032215471.

Get ready to enhance your understanding and management of cloacal malformations with this practical clinical text, complete with online resources for further learning.