Anorectal malformations (ARM) incorporate a broad spectrum of diseases, can affect both
sexes, and involve the distal anus and rectum as well as the uro-genital tracts. Defects range …

Purpose The majority of patients with an anorectal malformation (ARM) have associated
congenital anomalies. It is well established that all patients diagnosed with an ARM should …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the management and functional outcome of anorectal
malformations and associated anomalies according to Krickenbeck classification. STUDY …

Background The association of congenital heart disease (CHD) with malformations of the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract/abdominal wall is known. The rates of cardiac malformations …

Background. Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are common birth
defects detected in the neonatal period and usually present with signs of GI obstruction …

Objectives: To determine the risk factors for the development of anorectal malformations
(ARM). Methods: This case-control study was conducted in the Maternity and Children …

Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) are associated with congenital anomalies and
other risk factors, yielding a poor prognosis, especially in neonatal life. Objectives: This …

Over a twelve year period one hundred and five neonates (30 females) with an anorectal
malformation (ARM) were studied at a tertiary referral centre in Hong Kong. A perineal fistula …

Abstract Introduction: One in 5,000 live births is found to have anorectal malformations with a
female preponderance. These patients are managed during the first year of their life with …

Introduction: Anorectal malformations include a wide spectrum of congenital defects of the
anus, anal canal and rectum, which are often combined with urogenital tract defects. They …