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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2018; 31(02): 061-070
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1609020
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Anorectal Malformations

Richard J. Wood
1   Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
2   Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Marc A. Levitt
1   Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
2   Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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25 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Anorectal malformation are common congenital problems occurring in 1 in 5,000 births and have a spectrum of anatomical presentations, requiring individualized treatments for the newborn, sophisticated approaches to the definitive reconstruction, and management of long-term treatments and outcomes. Associated anomalies related to the cardiac, renal, gynecologic, orthopedic, spinal, and sacral systems impact care and prognosis. Long-term results are good provided there is an accurate anatomical reconstruction and a focus on maximizing of functional results.

Keywords

anorectal malformation - imperforate anus - cloaca - pediatric fecal incontinence
 

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