The hidden mortality of imperforate anus

• Main Authors: Nikki Beudeker (Author), Emily Broadis (Author), Eric Borgstein (Author), Hugo A Heij (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Background: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) affect 1 in 4000-5000 births and are a big challenge in western countries. However, little is known about ARMs in Africa. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence, treatment and outcome of ARMs in Malawi. Materials and Methods: Over a 4-year perio...