Abstract Purpose of Review Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is routinely utilized for evaluation
of disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract. In this review, we summarize the current status …

Despite surgical correction, children with anorectal malformations may experience long-term
bowel dysfunction, including fecal incontinence and/or disorders of evacuation. Anorectal …

Defecatory disorders in children, including chronic constipation (CC) and fecal incontinence
(FI), are common conditions worldwide and have a significant impact on children, their …

Background The role of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the management of
pancreatobiliary and digestive diseases is well established in adults, but it remains limited in …

Aims To compare anorectal manometry (AM) in patients with different types of anorectal
malformations (ARMs) in relation to functional outcomes. Methods A single-institution, cross …

Children with anorectal malformation (ARM) often continue to have disturbances in bowel
function long after reconstructive surgery. Anorectal manometry may be utilized to evaluate …

Purpose There is a lack of diagnostic credibility to direct focused management for children
with chronic constipation (CC) and faecal incontinence (FI). The aim is to assess the impact …

Background Pathophysiology of fecal incontinence (FI) in children with anorectal
malformations (AM) is not well understood. Standard or high‐resolution anorectal …

Purpose This study was conducted to explore the relationships between stigma, social
support, and distress in caregivers of children with imperforate anus (IA) and determine …

Aim This study aimed to explore how different dimensions of caregivers' reaction shape their
caring experience, and the factors associated with different reaction patterns. Design A …