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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Geographic clusters of congenital anomalies in Argentina [PDF]
Geographical clusters are defined as the occurrence of an unusual number of cases higher than expected in a given geographical area in a certain period of time.
Barbero, Pablo +7 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.
A Bischoff +30 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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Anal canal duplication in an 11-year-old-child [PDF]
Anal canal duplication (ACD) is the least frequent digestive duplication. Symptoms are often absent but tend to increase with age. Recognition is, however, important as almost half of the patients with ACD have concomitant malformations.
De Bruyne, Ruth +8 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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Anorectal malformations (ARM) are well recognized to be associated with anomalies in other organ systems. The introduction of screening protocols has increased the diagnosis of these anomalies and greater collaboration with other specialties has ...
C. Skerritt +5 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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