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Anorectal malformations in children

Anorectal malformations in children - diagnosis, surgery and life afterwards.

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The way through

From the first diagnosis to life afterwards.

ARM Anorectal malformation

Step 1

ARM Anorectal malformation

Visual examination of newborns is the easiest way to diagnose this condition. These malformations occur once per the approximate range between 3000 and 5000 live births. Newborn…

Classification of Anorectal Malformation

Step 2

Classification of Anorectal Malformation

The condition is also called imperforate anus and is diagnosed at birth. One out of 5,000 babies are born with the condition, and as of now there's no way to prevent it. The…

Anorectal manometry test

Step 3

Anorectal manometry test

When a patient complains of constipation or similar symptoms a physician may recommend an anorectal manometry to determine whether the anal sphincter muscles are functioning…

Anorectal Malformation Treatment

Step 4

Anorectal Malformation Treatment

Anorectal malformations refer to a large group of diseases that involve rectum, distal anus, as well as genital and urinary tracks. They are birth defects that occur during the…

PSARP Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Step 5

PSARP Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Knowing what anorectal malformations are can help people to understand why posterior sagittal anorectoplasty or PSARP is. This malformation is a birth defect that effects the…

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