Constipation is a Major Complication after Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for Anorectal Malformations in Children

To assess whether constipation or fecal incontinence is a major late complication after posterior sagittal anorectoplasty in patients with anorectal malformation (ARM). Methods: We retrospectively enrolled 188 children, 85 low-type ARM (L-ARM) and 103 high-type ARM (H-ARM), who had complete medical...

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Main Authors: Ching-Fang Huang, Hung-Chang Lee, Chun-Yan Yeung, Wai-Tao Chan, Chuen-Bin Jiang, Jin-Cherng Sheu, Nien-Lu Wang, Jr-Rung Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-08-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957212000733