During the #penacourse , we start each day with a parent/patient testimony to remind us all why we are there.
For many parents, learning shortly after giving birth, that their baby has ARM comes as a shock.
This year, a mother showed us what was going on her mind …

Proud of Dr. Jenny Zablah 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We just finished our Monthly International Colorectal Web Meeting through The Hendren Project with participants from 🇧🇷 🇨🇦🇨🇴 🇨🇿 🇨🇾 🇩🇴 🇯🇴🇰🇪🇲🇾 🇲🇿🇳🇬 🇵🇰🇵🇭 🇵🇹 🇷🇺,🇿🇦🇱🇰🇹🇷, and 🇺🇸. #globalsurgery

JOIN US TODAY The Hendren Project for April Intl Colorectal Web Meeting. 4 complex cases will be discussed. We want your input on treatment strategies. bit.ly/3ds8CKI #SoMe4PdSurg #pedsurg

Dr. Peña has taught us all the prognosis for bowel control based on the type of malformation and quality of the sacrum, when patients receive a technically correct operation.
Parents should be informed about their children’s future prognosis for bowel control early in life.

Join us tomorrow for our Monthly International Colorectal Web Meeting, a partnership between the International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care at Children's Hospital Colorado, and the The Hendren Project . #SoMe4PedSurg

I could not resist posting this picture. It reminded me of so many stories of brothers and sisters who stay in the bathroom playing games while our patients (their siblings) are receiving enemas and emptying their colon. #pedscolorectal

#CUAnschutz is honored to have welcomed Jill Biden to our campus to discuss the importance of advancing women’s health research that recognizes and addresses women’s unique health needs. ⬇️

Are laxatives forever?
For patients with Idiopathic Constipation and Anorectal Malformation with good prognosis for bowel control, laxatives are usually for life.
It is important to understand that laxatives don’t cure the constipation, but they make it manageable.

Welcome to the four pediatric surgeons currently visiting us: Dr. Jarvik Turek from Czech Republic, Dr. Carolina Aquino from Portugal, Dr. Abigail Cooblal from Trinidad y Tobacco, and Dr. Rambha Rai from Singapore. #globalsurgery

'Learn your theories as well as you can, but put them aside when you touch the miracle of the living soul. Not theories but your own creative individuality alone must decide.' The patient is there to be treated not to verify a theory.
Carl C Jung

That is a wrap for the 68th #penacourse . Thanks to all participants, organizers, and speakers. Pictures showing the Brazilian delegation, Greek scholars, our fellow Vatche Melkonian, DO and APPs, and our superb Scrub, Arlene. #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

#penacourse day 4 fully dedicated to Hirschsprung disease with talks from Drs. De la Torre, Bischoff, Peña, Mark Lovell (pathology), Michael Arnold (pathology), and Kari Heyes (radiology).

#penacourse day 3.

'There is more kindness, truth, humor and sadness, more depth and richness in a doctor's office than in any corporate headquarters or government bureau, and it is kindness and truth, humor and sadness that are the real stuff of life.' James H. Foster

#penacourse day 2!

Along with his surgical expertise, Children’s Colorado’s newest #PediatricSurgeon brings a passion for identifying and addressing disparities in pediatric care. Learn more about Dr. Jonathan Hills-Dunlap and his research: bit.ly/43AwOoL

#HealthEquity

Posterior Urethral Diverticulum in ARM usually happens when the repair is done through the abdomen (laparoscopy or laparotomy) and the surgeon amputates the rectum before the actual junction between of rectum and urinary tract, leaving a piece of rectum attached to the urethra.

#penacourse day 1
Thanks for being with us. We will have 4 intense days together. #SoMe4PedSurg

Which patients should not receive enemas?
Patients that were born without the colon (rare condition) or patients that have had the colon removed, for example, patients with total colonic aganglionosis or ulcerative colitis.
#pedscolorectal #SoMe4PedSurg