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Anorectal malformations in children
Anorectal malformations in children - diagnosis, surgery and life afterwards.
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From the first diagnosis to life afterwards.
Step 1
ARM Anorectal malformation
Anorectal malformation or ARM in abbreviated medical terms is also commonly known as imperforate anus or anorectal anomaly in which the anal opening is not in its normal position or fails…
Step 2
Classification of Anorectal Malformation
Anorectal malformation is a condition where the anus, which opens into the rectum the end of the large intestine, is missing, is malformed, or has a blockage that doesn't allow feces…
Step 3
Anorectal manometry test
Anorectal Manometry is a test administered by a doctor, specifically a gastroenterologist. It is used to determine problems associated with fecal incontinence or harsh constipation.
Step 4
Anorectal Malformation Treatment
According to Alberto Pena and Marc A Levitt, Anorectal malformations occur in about 1 out of 5000 live births.
Step 5
PSARP Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty
Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty is a new technique used to repair anorectal malformations. This plastic surgery is used to create a functunal anus and rectum in children with this…
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