Histopathologic and immunohistochemical findings in congenital anorectal malformations

Pediatric Surgery MANAGEMENT OF CONGENITAL ANORECTAL MALFORMATIONS

Anorectal malformations constitute one of the commonest congenital anomlies encountered in the newborn. The enormity of the problem can be judged by the fact that 1 out of every 5000 newborn babies is liable to have this condition. On rough estimates nearly 15000 babies with anorectal malformations are born every year in the densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, with one of the highest birt...

Anorectal Malformations: Histomorphological and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Neuronal Dysfunction

OBJECTIVE The patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) have been identified with specific and non-specific pathological changes. The present study was conducted with the aim to study histomorphological changes and various immunohistochemical (IHC) markers (calretinin, S-100, CD117) in intestinal wall specimens to assess neuronal dysfunction in ARM patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty chil...

Anorectal malformations.

This article reviews the current status of anorectal malformations in the neonate. It begins by discussing the history, epidemiology, and embryology, followed by a discussion of the genetic process causing these diseases. Diagnosis and workup is then discussed, followed by specific details of the surgical treatment of these malformations. The article concludes with a brief review of the complic...

Anorectal malformations in Africa.

Anorectal malformations in children

Background/Purpose: Anorectal malformations are one of the most common congenital defects. This study was undertaken to study the hospital incidence of anorectal malformations (ARM), frequency of various types of defects, their sex distribution and the spectrum of anomalies associated with ARM. The effect of presence of an associated defect on mortality and morbidity was also studied. Materials...