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

• Main Authors: Ching-Fang Huang (Author), Hung-Chang Lee (Author), Chun-Yan Yeung (Author), Wai-Tao Chan (Author), Chuen-Bin Jiang (Author), Jin-Cherng Sheu (Author), Nien-Lu Wang (Author), Jr-Rung Lin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...