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Abstract Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a common congenital gastrointestinal malformation in neonates, which has complex pathological changes and unclear etiology. The only treatment modality currently available for ARMs is through surgical treatment to correct the deformity of the anal morphology and restore normal defecation function.
Chenzhu Xiang +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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Anorectal Malformations: The Pivotal Role of the Good Clinical Practice
Anorectal malformations (ARM) without a fistula are a rare congenital condition. Although may seem more simple to repair compared with ARM with fistulas, surgery has proved to be challenging. We report the case of a newborn who presented a well‐formed anus and normal genitalia; a blind‐ending anal canal was detected after the insertion of a rectal ...
Filomena Valentina Paradiso +4 more
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Post‐operative colonic manometry in children with anorectal malformations: A systematic review
Abstract Background Children with anorectal malformations may experience constipation and fecal incontinence following repair. The contribution of altered anorectal function to these persistent symptoms is relatively intuitive; however, colonic motility in this cohort is less well understood.
Hannah M. E. Evans‐Barns +6 more
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Rare Associations with Posterior Urethral Valves
Posterior urethral valves are a common cause of congenital bladder outlet obstruction. Known associations include cardiac malformations and gastrointestinal abnormalities. In this case series, we report on two cases of PUV associated with anorectal malformations along with a case of PUV in monochorionic diamniotic twins.
Ahmed Osama Mohamed +4 more
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Introduction: The ischiorectal fossa is a fat-containing space around the anal canal. Primary lesions in this area are rare and can present as cystic or solid, and can be benign or malignant.
Karely Correa-Calderas +3 more
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Colostomy Takedown: Ischemic Complication following Anorectal Malformation Surgery
Introduction. Anorectal malformations (ARM) are complex disorders that often require staged reconstructions. We present a case and imaging findings of a child who developed issues following colostomy closure due to segmental colonic ischemia. Case Presentation.
Wendy Jo Svetanoff +4 more
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Pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare entity in a fetus with imperforate anus. The fetus was diagnosed with high‐type imperforate anus with rectourethral fistula based on the dilated fetal bowel and the presence of bowel calcification at 19 weeks of gestation.
Masatake Toshimitsu +12 more
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Posterior Cloacal Variant with Clitorolabial Transposition and a Rectoperineal Fistula
We present a case and discuss the management of a posterior cloacal variant not as yet described in the literature. A 5-week-old infant presented to our institution with a posterior cloacal variant and transposition of the clitoris and labia.
Niveshni Maistry +2 more
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Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation after anorectal pull-through surgery for anorectal malformations : a comprehensive review [PDF]
Anorectal malformations (ARM) include congenital anomalies of the distal anus and rectum with or without anomalies of the urogenital tract. Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) and minimally invasive laparoscopically assisted anorectal pull-through (
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