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Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2015 Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are among the more frequent congenital anomalies encountered in paediatric surgery, with an estimated incidence ranging between 1 in 2000 and 1 in 5000 live births. Antenatal diagnosis of an isolated ARM is rare. Most cases
Ajay Narayan Gangopadhyay +1 more
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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2007 Anorectal malformations comprise a wide spectrum of diseases, which can affect boys and girls, and involve the distal anus and rectum as well as the urinary and genital tracts. They occur in approximately 1 in 5000 live births.
Peña Alberto, Levitt Marc A
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2018 AbstractAnorectal malformation are common congenital problems occurring in 1 in 5,000 births and have a spectrum of anatomical presentations, requiring individualized treatments for the newborn, sophisticated approaches to the definitive reconstruction, and management of long-term treatments and outcomes.
Richard J. Wood, Marc A. Levitt
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Clinical and manometric postoperative evaluation of posterior sagital anorectoplasty (PSARP) in patients with upper and intermediate anorectal malformations [PDF]
São Paulo Medical Journal, 1996 PSARP is currently the most widely-used surgical technique for surgical correction of high and intermediary anorectal malformations, but there is much controversy in the literature about the postoperative evaluation of these cases. We studied 27 cases of
José Luiz Martins, José Pinus
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Use of biofeedback (BFB) in the treatment of fecal incontinence after surgical correction of anorectal malformations by posterior sagital anorectoplasty (PSARP) [PDF]
São Paulo Medical Journal, 1997 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate biofeedback(BFB)responses to rehabilitation techniques and physical exercises in incontinent or partially continent anorectal malformations patients after posterior sagital anorectoplasty (PSARP). DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING:
José Luiz Martins, José Pinus
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The impact of anorectal malformations on anorectal function and social integration in adulthood: report from a national database [PDF]
, 2013 AIM: The impact of anorectal malformation (ARM) on bowel function and social, educational and occupational end-points was investigated in adult patients entered on a national database.
Surendra Kumar Mantoo +8 more
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Urological anomalies in anorectal malformations in The Netherlands: effects of screening all patients on long-term outcome [PDF]
, 2011 Introduction: Urological anomalies are frequently seen in patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) and can result in upper urinary tract deterioration. Whether the current method of screening is valid, adequate and needed for all patients is not clear.
Willy Goossens +5 more
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Bowel function after surgery in male children with complicated anorectal malformations [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsBackgroundSome children may experience defecation dysfunction following surgery for anorectal malformations. This study evaluated the long-term functional outcomes and influencing factors in male children with complicated anorectal malformations (ARMs ...
Hanbin Zhao +4 more
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Nature Reviews Disease PrimersAnorectal malformations (ARM) are rare congenital anomalies with an overall prevalence of 3.32 per 10,000 pregnancies. ARM describe a spectrum of anomalies of the anus and rectum ranging from a minimally displaced anal canal to a complete fusion of the anorectum, vagina and urethra with hypoplastic sphincter and pelvic floor muscle.
Smith CA, Avansino J.
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Patients with anorectal malformation and upper limb anomalies: genetic evaluation is warranted [PDF]
, 2016 The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of genetic disorders in anorectal malformation (ARM) patients with upper limb anomalies to that in ARM patients with other associated anomalies.
Bever, Y. (Yolande) van +7 more
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