ObjectiveTo explore the method and experience in correction of pectus carinatum with minimally invasive procedure. MethodsBetween June 2010 and January 2014, 30 patients with pectus carinatum were corrected by minimally invasive procedure. There were 21 boys and 9 girls whose average age was 13 years and 2 months (range, from 8 years and 10 months to 18 years and 9 months), including 24 cases of first operation, 2 recurrence after traditional pectus carinatum correction, and 4 cases secondary to median thoracotomy. Thirty patients had symmetric and asymmetric mild pectus carinatum. ResultsThe operation was performed successfully in all patients, and no severe complication occurred. The operation time was 42-95 minutes (mean, 70 minutes). The bleeding volume during operation was 4-30 mL (mean, 10 mL). The time from operation to discharge was 6-10 days (mean, 7 days). The average time of follow-up was 25 months (range, 9-54 months). All surgical wound healed primarily with no infection. The X-ray films showed slight pneumothorax in 7 cases, and it was absorbed after 1 month without treatment. Loosening of internal fixation was found in 1 patient because of trauma at 6 months, and operation was performed again. The bar was removed at 2 years in 21 patients. The patients had good thoracic contour and normal activity. ConclusionMinimally invasive procedure for correction of pectus carinatum is safe and will get satisfactory effect in maintaining thoracic contour. It has also less trauma and shorter operation time.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) and total urogenital mobilization in treatment of cloacal malformation. MethodsThree girls with cloacal malformation were admitted between June 2010 and June 2013. The age was 2 years, 5 months, and 4 months, respectively. All patients received previous separated sigmoid colostomy. PSARP and total urogenital mobilization were performed to correct the malformation. Colostomy stoma was closed after confirming the patent of rectum and anus. Dilation of anus was sustained for 6 months after anorectoplasty. ResultsOperations were successfully completed in 3 cases. The durations of operation were 3 hours and 40 minutes, 4 hours and 20 minutes, and 3 hours and 50 minutes; the blood loss was 10, 20, and 10 mL; and the time of colostomy stoma closure was 3, 5, and 3 months, respectively. Three cases were followed up 13, 18, and 4 months, respectively; no anal stenosis or rectal prolapse occurred. They had normal micturition; the B ultrasonic examination showed that the residual urine volume was less than 10 mL. At 12 months after anorectoplasty, the Wexner scores were 1 and 5 in 2 cases followed up 13 and 18 months; according to Krickenbeck postoperative effect, 2 cases had defecation and no constipation; 1 case had soiling (grade 1). ConclusionPSARP and total urogenital mobilization should be the first choice in treatment of cloacal malformation with common channel less than 3 cm.