Segmented dilatation of the colon belongs to the group of poorly understood dysmotility disorders of colon related to Hirschsprung's disease but without abnormality of ganglion cells. Of the fourteen previously reported cases of segmental dilatation of colon in the English literature, only two had presented in the neonatal age(l,2). We report a similar case and highlight the features common to ...

Cystography, performed in 26 out of a total of 33 consecutive neonates with imperforate anus, revealed primary vesicoureteric reflux in 12 cases. The reflux was usually pronounced, and was particularly common in females and in infants with urinary tract infections. The incidence of reflux was unrelated to the severity of the anorectal anomaly, and reflux was often demonstrated in patients in wh...

Computerised biofeedback has been used to attempt to improve continence in three boys with high anal atresia. The results obtained so far have been extremely encouraging. Over a period of six months progressive improvement has taken place and been maintained in each child.