Experience with the management of anorectal malformations in Ibadan, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Anorectal malformation is a multi-systemic birth defect of the distal gastrointestinal tract, the management of which is challenging to the surgeons, the patients and the parents.
Olakayode Olaolu Ogundoyin +2 more
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Medical rehabilitation is an integral part of the treatment for surgical patients. Regarding pediatric patients with anorectal malformations, the success of the result of surgical treatment is mainly a correctly selected rehabilitation program, including
Yulia V. Shugina +3 more
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Vertebral defect, anal atresia, cardiac defect, tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia, renal defect, and limb defect association with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome in co-occurrence:two case reports and a review of the literature [PDF]
Background: The vertebral defect, anal atresia, cardiac defect, tracheoesophageal fistula/esophageal atresia, renal defect, and limb defect association and Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome are rare conditions.
Bjørsum-Meyer, T. +3 more
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European consensus meeting of ARM-Net members concerning diagnosis and early management of newborns with anorectal malformations. [PDF]
The ARM-Net (anorectal malformation network) consortium held a consensus meeting in which the classification of ARM and preoperative workup were evaluated with the aim of improving monitoring of treatment and outcome.
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Epidemiologic analysis of families with isolated anorectal malformations suggests high prevalence of autosomal dominant inheritance [PDF]
Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare abnormalities that occur in approximately 1 in 3000 live births with around 40% of patients presenting with isolated forms.
Dworschak, Gabriel C. +11 more
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The rare case of a true rectovaginal fistula and its repair
Background: Within the spectrum of anorectal malformations, congenital rectovaginal fistulae are a rare but treatable entity. These less common variates can be treated much in the same fashion as other malformations such as imperforate anus or ...
Carly R. Richards +2 more
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Sexual Function, Fertility and Quality of Life after Modern Treatment of Anorectal Malformations [PDF]
Purpose: Sexual dysfunction and impaired quality of life due to fecal incontinence are common after classic operations for anorectal malformations. We hypothesized that modern repairs may result in improved outcomes.
Kyrklund, Kristiina +3 more
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Management of Anorectal Malformations: A Five-Year Experience from a Tertiary Care Center of Southern Iraq [PDF]
Background: Anorectal malformations are frequently observed congenital anomalies in pediatric surgical patients, affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence, demographic characteristics, types, and modes ...
Sadik Hassan Kadhem +2 more
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Teaching Anorectal Malformations [PDF]
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Evaluation of defecative function 5 years or longer after laparoscopic-assisted pull-through for imperforate anus [PDF]
Background: Laparoscopic anorectoplasty was introduced in 2000, but the procedure has not yet gained universal acceptance. Previous studies, including ours, reported satisfactory early postoperative outcome as compared with posterior sagittal ...
Chan, IHY, Tam, PKH, Wong, KKY, Wu, X
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