The introduction of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) by deVries and Peña in the
early 80s has impacted to the treatment of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM). It …

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 …

Background Outcome of patients operated for anorectal malformation (ARM) type
rectovestibular fistula (RVF) is generally considered to be good. However, large multi-center …

Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare congenital anomalies with an overall prevalence of
3.32 per 10,000 pregnancies. ARM describe a spectrum of anomalies of the anus and …

Background Learning health networks (LHN) are consortia of institutions that collaborate
and embrace the elements of the learning health system (LHS), including quality …

Purpose Fecal incontinence is a problem for many patients born with an anorectal
malformation (ARM) that can impact quality of life. It is unknown if racial, ethnic, and …

Recto-urethral fistulae are the most common finding in males born with an anorectal
malformation (ARM). A high pressure distal colostogram is an important tool in visualizing …

It has been described that patients with more complex anorectal malformations (ARM), lower
sacral ratios and spinal anomalies have poorer rates of fecal and urinary continence. While …

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) of the rectoperineal and rectovestibular fistula type
(RPF/RVF) generally have a good prognosis but may be accompanied by bowel …

Purpose Transition in urology is defined by the process that allows an adolescent or a young
adult with a congenital or acquired urogenital anomaly to assume increasing responsibility …