ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2023
State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Anorectal Malformations.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- A giant 4 kg fecaloma leading to intestinal obstruction in an adult survivor of anorectal malformation: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of three fecal continence scoring systems in anorectal malformations: inter-score agreement and prognostic factors.Pediatric surgery international · 2026Article
- Long-Term Bowel and Urinary Function Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients with Anorectal Malformations: 20 Years of Experience.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Parental health literacy in anorectal malformation: needs and challenges.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
- Bowel management outcomes in anorectal malformations: a comparative study between two referral centers in a high- and a low/middle-income country.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
- Role of urodynamics in predicting fecal incontinence in spina bifida and spinal cord injury patients.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Observational
- Is Collaborative Care the Future of Medicine? Lessons Learned from the Care of Children with Colorectal Conditions.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Spinal Anomalies.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Hirschsprung Disease.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- State of the Art Bowel Management for Pediatric Colorectal Problems: Functional Constipation.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
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Abstract
Up to 79% of patients with anorectal malformations (ARMs) experience constipation and/or soiling after a primary posterior sagittal anoplasty (PSARP) and are referred to a bowel management program. We aim to report the recent updates in evaluating and managing these patients as part of the manuscript series on the current bowel management protocols for patients with colorectal diseases (ARMs, Hirschsprung disease, functional constipation, and spinal anomalies). The unique anatomic features of ARM patients, such as maldeveloped sphincter complex, impaired anal sensation, and associated spine and sacrum anomalies, indicate their bowel management plan. The evaluation includes an examination under anesthesia and a contrast study to exclude anatomic causes of poor bowel function. The potential for bowel control is discussed with the families based on the ARM index calculated from the quality of the spine and sacrum. The bowel management options include laxatives, rectal enemas, transanal irrigations, and antegrade continence enemas. In ARM patients, stool softeners should be avoided as they can worsen soiling.
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