Perineal Anoplasty, Pediatric
Perineal anoplasty is a surgery that is done to treat a condition in which the anus is missing, blocked, or in the wrong plac (imperforate anus). The goal of surgery is to create a safe way for stool to leave the body.
A perineal anoplasty is usually done when a child is 1 or 2 days old.
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies your child has.
All medicines your child is taking, including vitamins, herbs, eyedrops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines.
Any problems your child or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetic medicines.
Any blood disorders your child has.
Any surgeries your child has had.
Any medical conditions your child has.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS …show more content…
Constipation.
Incontinence.
Possible long-term complications include:
Scarring.
Skin damage.
Damage to blood vessels in the area.
Difficulty passing stool.
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
Staying hydrated
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about hydration, which may include:
Up to 2 hours before the procedure – your child may continue to drink clear liquids, such as water or clear fruit juice.
Eating and drinking restrictions
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about eating and drinking, which may include:
8 hours before the procedure – have your child stop eating foods.
6 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking formula or milk.
4 hours before the procedure – stop giving your child breast milk.
2 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking clear liquids.
Medicines
Give over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
Ask your health care provider about changing or stopping your child's regular medicines. This is especially important if your child is taking diabetes medicines or blood thinners.
General
Perineal anoplasty is a surgery that is done to treat a condition in which the anus is missing, blocked, or in the wrong plac (imperforate anus). The goal of surgery is to create a safe way for stool to leave the body.
A perineal anoplasty is usually done when a child is 1 or 2 days old.
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies your child has.
All medicines your child is taking, including vitamins, herbs, eyedrops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines.
Any problems your child or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetic medicines.
Any blood disorders your child has.
Any surgeries your child has had.
Any medical conditions your child has.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS …show more content…
Constipation.
Incontinence.
Possible long-term complications include:
Scarring.
Skin damage.
Damage to blood vessels in the area.
Difficulty passing stool.
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
Staying hydrated
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about hydration, which may include:
Up to 2 hours before the procedure – your child may continue to drink clear liquids, such as water or clear fruit juice.
Eating and drinking restrictions
Follow instructions from your child's health care provider about eating and drinking, which may include:
8 hours before the procedure – have your child stop eating foods.
6 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking formula or milk.
4 hours before the procedure – stop giving your child breast milk.
2 hours before the procedure – have your child stop drinking clear liquids.
Medicines
Give over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
Ask your health care provider about changing or stopping your child's regular medicines. This is especially important if your child is taking diabetes medicines or blood thinners.
General