2022
DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003447
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Long‐Term Functional Outcomes of an Anorectal Malformation French National Cohort

Abstract: Objectives:The present study aimed to assess long-term functional outcomes of children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) across a network of expert centers in France.Methods:Retrospective cross-sectional study of patients ages 6–30 years that had been surgically treated for ARM. Patient and ARM characteristics (eg, level, surgical approach) and functional outcomes were assessed in the different age groups.Results:Among 367 patients, there were 155 females (42.2%) and 212 males (57.8%), 188 (51.2%) cases with… Show more

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“…Fecal incontinence (FI) remains the most frequent and disabling problem after surgery for congenital anorectal malformations (CARMs) (1). FI poses a severe burden on individuals and their families because of physical, psychological, behavioral, and other problems, which cause children to experience guilt and embarrassment (2).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Fecal incontinence (FI) remains the most frequent and disabling problem after surgery for congenital anorectal malformations (CARMs) (1). FI poses a severe burden on individuals and their families because of physical, psychological, behavioral, and other problems, which cause children to experience guilt and embarrassment (2).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 13 , 15 - 18 This condition, which causes serious problems for patients in their daily routine should be treated in every possible case to increase the quality of life. 16 Therefore, it is important for pediatricians to have knowledge about the management of constipation and fecal incontinence of ARM patients.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%