Relation between the internal anal sphincter and defecation disorders in patients with anorectal malformations [PDF]
Objectives: To investigate associations between the rectoanal inhibitory reflex (RAIR), type of congenital anorectal malformations (ARMs), type of operation that patients with ARM had undergone, and objectively measured fecal incontinence and defecation ...
Broens, Paul M.A. +2 more
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A Rare Presentation of Urethral Duplication in Conjunction With Anorectal Malformation Observed in a Male Infant. [PDF]
Anorectal malformation (ARM) refers to a group of congenital anomalies that affect the anus, rectum, and sometimes the urinary and reproductive tracts. A full‐term male newborn was diagnosed with ARM and rectoperineal (scrotal) fistula during a first clinical screening examination at birth.
Hinge DV +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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Rectovestibular fistula: Which surgical approach is suitable? A randomized controlled trial
The management of a vestibular fistula is a challenge for pediatric surgeons. We compared four different operative techniques in terms of postoperative complications, continence, and cosmetic appearance.
sarah Abdelmohsen +7 more
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High resolution MRI for preoperative work-up of neonates with an anorectal malformation: a direct comparison with distal pressure colostography/fistulography [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To compare MRI and colostography/fistulography in neonates with anorectal malformations (ARM), using surgery as reference standard. METHODS: Thirty-three neonates (22 boys) with ARM were included.
Annick Devos +7 more
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Congenital H-type fistula is a rare congenital rectourogenital anomaly and is less common in males than in females. A one-year-and-eight-month-old boy with an ectopic perineal fistula was incidentally diagnosed with H-type fistula when he underwent ...
Eiichiro Watanabe +11 more
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Anorectal prolapse after anorectal reconstruction: Incidence and risk factors according to the ARM-Net Consortium. [PDF]
Abstract Aim There is a knowledge gap regarding which patients with anorectal malformations (ARMs) are at highest risk of anorectal prolapse (AP), and which risk factors predispose to AP in ARM. The aims of the study were to define the frequency of AP after ARM reconstruction, and explore risk factors.
Stenström P +10 more
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Esophageal Heterotopic Pancreas in an Asymptomatic 2‐Year‐Old With VACTERL Association
A 2‐year‐old male with VACTERL association and asthma presented to the emergency room due to asthma exacerbation. Chest radiography revealed lingular pneumonia and thickening of the left paraspinal line of the gastroesophageal junction. Chest computed tomography confirmed a heterogeneous fluid‐ and gas‐filled structure at the left posterior lateral ...
Kathryn M. Kimsey +6 more
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Introductioncongenital Recto vestibular fistula represents the commonest type of anorectal malformation in females. The treatment of this anomaly is mainly approached either through anterior or posterior sagittal ano-rectoplasty approach.
Mazen Kurdi +5 more
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Multidisciplinary strategies for managing acute watery diarrhea in children with congenital anorectal malformation and colostomy. Key clinical message Congenital anorectal malformation (ARM) is a diverse group of anomalies affecting the development of the anal and rectal regions, with an estimated incidence of one in every 5000 live births.
Mohammad Ashraful Amin +3 more
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