Anorectal Malformations Management and Outcome: An Observational Study
Introduction: During the last decade and a half, there has been a considerable refinement in the surgical management of Anorectal Malformations (ARM).
Ansari Mohammed Abdul Maqtadir +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for male H-type rectourethral fistula: A case report
Introduction: H-type anorectal malformation (ARM) is a rare type defined as a congenital ano-recto-urogenital communication with an external anal opening in a normal or ectopic position.
Shoko Ogawa +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Economic Analysis of Children's Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Analysis. [PDF]
BackgroundUnderstanding the economic value of health interventions is essential for policy makers to make informed resource allocation decisions. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize available information on the economic impact of ...
Ameh, Emmanuel A +6 more
core +4 more sources
Laparoscopic surgical technique to enhance the management of anorectal malformations: 330 cases’ experience in a single center [PDF]
Purpose: Laparoscopic-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP) is considered to benefit the patients with vesico-prostatic fistula. The aim of this study is to present the details of our LAARP technique for improving the short- and long-term outcomes in the ...
Cheng, W +13 more
core +1 more source
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
core +4 more sources
Incidentally found rectal duplication during surgery for rectovestibular fistula and its management
Association of rectal duplication with rectovestibular fistula is rare. A 3-month-old patient underwent primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for rectovestibular fistula. During surgery the patient was found to have a rectal duplication (RD).
Dhiraj K Balaji, Mamatha Basavaraju
doaj +1 more source
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is a relatively novel regional anesthetic technique first described in 2016. There are limited data regarding its use in pediatric surgeries although ESP blocks can likely be safely used to provide effective ...
Ian Drillings +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Sigmoid fixation associated with rectopexy using a laparoscopic approach could prevent relapse of rectal prolapse in pediatric patients with spinal dysraphia [PDF]
Recurrent rectal prolapse, resistant to medical treatment, is an indication for surgical treatment. Patients with spinal dysraphia frequently have already been treated by sclerotherapy or other surgical techniques, but unsuccessfully. Methods: We present
Abrego Moya, Valdemar +5 more
core +1 more source
Type V congenital pouch colon: An extremely rare variant of anorectal malformations
Type V is the rarest form of congenital pouch colon with only four cases reported till date. We report this anomaly in a 6-month-old boy. He was managed successfully with excision of distal pouch and coloplasty of proximal pouch along with ...
J D Rawat +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Anorectal malformations: Definitive management during and beyond adolescence
Aim: To evaluate our results of definitive repair of anorectal malformations in patients with delayed presentation, during and beyond adolescence. Material and Methods: It is a retrospective analysis of all adolescent patients presenting for the first ...
Minakshi Sham +2 more
doaj +1 more source

