Because of the complexity of many conditions related to the colon and rectum, some children require care throughout many lifetime milestones. The Nationwide Children’s Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction team is committed to providing optimal outcomes and quality of life throughout the child’s life.
Infant
For babies with anorectal malformations, the surgical and medical teams evaluate what treatment is necessary to restore bowel function.
Newborn evaluation Colostomy Primary newborn repair Distal Colostogram Pull-Through Procedure Anal Dilation Colostomy closure Management of constipation
Potty-Training
When a child reaches the potty-training stage, new treatments may be explored to help them achieve continence.
Contrast Enema Bowel Management
Preschool/School Age
When children enter school adjustments may be needed to fit their new schedules.
Bowel Management Appendicostomy (Malone Procedure)
Teenage
As children become adolescents new questions can arise. We start working with our teen patients early to prepare them for the changes they can expect as their body develops and their care needs evolve.
Menstruation Changes in bowel management Preparing for care transition
Early Adulthood
Adults born with anorectal malformations often have questions regarding reproduction and sexual health. They also may benefit from a guided transition to an adult healthcare provider who is familiar with congenital conditions.
Preparation for sexual intercourse Obstetrics Male sexual problems Care transition
Because of the complexity of many conditions related to the colon and rectum, some children require care throughout many lifetime milestones. The Nationwide Children’s Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction team is committed to providing optimal outcomes and quality of life throughout the child’s life.
Infant
For babies with anorectal malformations, the surgical and medical teams evaluate what treatment is necessary to restore bowel function.
Newborn evaluation Colostomy Primary newborn repair Distal Colostogram Pull-Through Procedure Anal Dilation Colostomy closure Management of constipation
Potty-Training
When a child reaches the potty-training stage, new treatments may be explored to help them achieve continence.
Contrast Enema Bowel Management
Preschool/School Age
When children enter school adjustments may be needed to fit their new schedules.
Bowel Management Appendicostomy (Malone Procedure)
Teenage
As children become adolescents new questions can arise. We start working with our teen patients early to prepare them for the changes they can expect as their body develops and their care needs evolve.
Menstruation Changes in bowel management Preparing for care transition
Early Adulthood
Adults born with anorectal malformations often have questions regarding reproduction and sexual health. They also may benefit from a guided transition to an adult healthcare provider who is familiar with congenital conditions.
Preparation for sexual intercourse Obstetrics Male sexual problems Care transition
Infant
For babies with anorectal malformations, the surgical and medical teams evaluate what treatment is necessary to restore bowel function.
Newborn evaluation Colostomy Primary newborn repair Distal Colostogram Pull-Through Procedure Anal Dilation Colostomy closure Management of constipation
Potty-Training
When a child reaches the potty-training stage, new treatments may be explored to help them achieve continence.
Contrast Enema Bowel Management
Preschool/School Age
When children enter school adjustments may be needed to fit their new schedules.
Bowel Management Appendicostomy (Malone Procedure)
Teenage
As children become adolescents new questions can arise. We start working with our teen patients early to prepare them for the changes they can expect as their body develops and their care needs evolve.
Menstruation Changes in bowel management Preparing for care transition
Early Adulthood
Adults born with anorectal malformations often have questions regarding reproduction and sexual health. They also may benefit from a guided transition to an adult healthcare provider who is familiar with congenital conditions.
Preparation for sexual intercourse Obstetrics Male sexual problems Care transition
For babies with anorectal malformations, the surgical and medical teams evaluate what treatment is necessary to restore bowel function.
Newborn evaluation Colostomy Primary newborn repair Distal Colostogram Pull-Through Procedure Anal Dilation Colostomy closure Management of constipation
- Newborn evaluation
- Colostomy
- Primary newborn repair
- Distal Colostogram
- Pull-Through Procedure
- Anal Dilation
- Colostomy closure
- Management of constipation
When a child reaches the potty-training stage, new treatments may be explored to help them achieve continence.
Contrast Enema Bowel Management
When a child reaches the potty-training stage, new treatments may be explored to help them achieve continence.
- Contrast Enema
- Bowel Management
When children enter school adjustments may be needed to fit their new schedules.
Bowel Management Appendicostomy (Malone Procedure)
When children enter school adjustments may be needed to fit their new schedules.
- Bowel Management
- Appendicostomy (Malone Procedure)
As children become adolescents new questions can arise. We start working with our teen patients early to prepare them for the changes they can expect as their body develops and their care needs evolve.
Menstruation Changes in bowel management Preparing for care transition
As children become adolescents new questions can arise. We start working with our teen patients early to prepare them for the changes they can expect as their body develops and their care needs evolve.
- Menstruation
- Changes in bowel management
- Preparing for care transition
Adults born with anorectal malformations often have questions regarding reproduction and sexual health. They also may benefit from a guided transition to an adult healthcare provider who is familiar with congenital conditions.
Preparation for sexual intercourse Obstetrics Male sexual problems Care transition
Adults born with anorectal malformations often have questions regarding reproduction and sexual health. They also may benefit from a guided transition to an adult healthcare provider who is familiar with congenital conditions.
- Preparation for sexual intercourse
- Obstetrics
- Male sexual problems
- Care transition
