the purpose of this study is to investigate the age -related improvement of defecation function in high type anorectal malformation in relation to the assessment of the internal anal sphincter. the function of defecation was studied every 5 years up to 15 years postoperatively according to the japanese scoring system in our hospital in 50 patients operated for high type (recto-urethral fistula)...

Background: ETT is important in securing paediatric airway and its right size plays crucial role patients. The anatomy patients different from adults hence requires precise size. subglottic diameter being the narrowest portion of upper airway, determines USG safe, reliable, non-invasive tool used to estimate correct Conventional formulae included age height. Concerns prone position include acci...

Abstract Background Redo surgery for anorectal anomalies (ARA) may be considered a special category of reconstructive with less predictable outcomes. In this report, we studied anatomical derangements in group boys following previously complicated PSARP procedure, addition to the effect reoperation on rectifying distorted anatomy. Results The study included 27 who were re-operated after previou...

This is a case report of 22-year-old girl admitted with abdominal distension, vomiting, and chronic constipation since birth. Abdomen was distended, and perineal examination revealed imperforate anus with vestibular fistula (ARM). So far worldwide very few cases have been reported about anorectal malformation presenting in adulthood, and thus extremely little data is available in the literature...

The aim of this review article is to review the technique of laparoscopic assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP), its modifications, indications, contraindications and outcomes for anorectal malformations (ARM). LAARP was first introduced by Willital in 1998 and developed by Georgeson in 2000. Many modifications have taken place to reduce complications and to provide better functional outcomes. Recto-...

OBJECTIVE To describe the management and functional outcome of anorectal malformations and associated anomalies according to Krickenbeck classification. STUDY DESIGN Case series. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from January 2002 to December 2012. METHODOLOGY Anorectal anomalies were classified according to Krickenbeck classification. Data was collect...

Las malformaciones anorrectales (ARM) son un conjunto de anomalías congénitas en las que se produce una alteración la región anorrectal y urogenital visible niños niñas al nacer. Se especula esta patología es el producto desarrollo anormal membrana cloacal (MC) conduce a interrupción del normal los músculos nervios locales. Los neonatos sexo masculino más propensos padecer ARM, con proporción h...