Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness, reliability and sensitivity of invertography, perineal
ultrasonography (US) and augmented-pressure distal colostography (APDC) in the …

Objectives: To determine the accuracy of two main radiologic tools currently employed in the
clinical management of anorectal malformations, the invertogram and the distal colostogram …

Purpose The classification of anorectal malformations (ARM) as high or low is based on
clinical and anatomical characteristics. It has an impact on the surgical management but …

Objective The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of MRI, colostography/
fistulography, and X-ray imaging modalities for preoperative diagnosis of anorectal …

In this study of 14 patients with anorectal anomalies CT and MRI were employed for
preoperative assessment. The use of a pressure enhanced water soluble enema via the …

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the postoperative anorectal anatomy and
function in children with congenital anorectal malformations (ARM) using endoanal …

AIM: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a scoring system for anal endosonography to
assess anal canal structures after repair of anorectal malformations (ARM). METHODS: Forty …

Anorectal malformation (ARM) is classified as low, intermediate, or high; accurate diagnosis
of the type during the early neonatal period is important to determine the appropriate initial …

PURPOSE: The objective of this study is to use anorectal manometry for functional
assessment of early postoperative results after corrective surgery for anorectal …

Introduction In a newborn with an anorectal malformation (ARM), it is vital to determine the
anatomy of the underlying defect. After a colostomy has been created, distal colostography …