Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	2190
Country	Italy

Received	2013-02-05 10:45
Peer-Review Started	2013-02-06 09:49
To Make the First Decision	2013-02-21 20:33
Return for Revision	2013-02-27 11:32
Revised	2013-03-15 04:44
Second Decision	2013-04-27 10:54
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2013-04-28 00:20
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2013-05-03 20:38
Typeset the Manuscript	2013-06-26 10:18
Publish the Manuscript Online	2013-07-06 17:46

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Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Neonatal colon perforation due to anorectal malformations: Can it be avoided?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wei-Dong Tong and Kirk A Ludwig
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Wei-Dong Tong, MD, PhD, Gastric and Colorectal Division, Department of Surgery, Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical University, No. 10 Changjiang Zhi Lu, Daping, Chongqing 400042, China. tongweidong@gmail.com
Key Words	Anorectal malformation; Imperforate anus; Bowel perforation; Colon
Core Tip	Anorectal malformations (ARM) are common anomalies observed in neonates. The delay in diagnosing a neonate with ARM results in significant complications, occasionally life-threatening morbidity, such as colon perforations. However, delayed diagnosis of ARM seems not the unique factor leading to colonic perforation, deficiency of musculature in the gut wall may also contribute. Colonic perforation due to ARM may not be avoided completely; however, early diagnosis is essential in assuring better outcomes with surgical management.
Publish Date	2013-07-06 17:46
Citation	Contini S, Scarpignato C. Caustic injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A comprehensive review. World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(25): 3918-3930
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i25/3918.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i25.3918

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