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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We aimed to evaluate the etiologies of constipation in patients with anorectal malformations having a good prognosis for bowel control but a high risk of constipation.
T. Bjørsum-Meyer+5 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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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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Defining the molecular pathologies in cloaca malformation: similarities between mouse and human
Anorectal malformations are congenital anomalies that form a spectrum of disorders, from the most benign type with excellent functional prognosis, to very complex, such as cloaca malformation in females in which the rectum, vagina and urethra fail to ...
Laura A. Runck+9 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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Anorektal malformasyonlu olgularda klinik deneyimimiz: 115 olgunun analizi [PDF]
Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate our results on children with anorectal malformations (ARM) and associated anomalies. Methods: A total of 115 children who treated and followed in our clinic between 2000 and 2006 were retrospectively ...
Abdurrahman Önen+3 more
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In many countries, patient organisations offer advice and the exchange of experiences to Hirschsprung’s disease patients and their families. Professional treatment by experienced health care providers and the availability of life-long multidisciplinary ...
Sabine Alexander, Annette Lemli
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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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Teaching Anorectal Malformations [PDF]
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