Open AccessCorrelation between functional outcomes and postoperative pelvic magnetic resonance imaging in children with anorectal malformation
Author(s) -
Vijaya Raman,
Sandeep Agarwala,
Veereshwar Bhatnagar,
Arun Kumar Gupta
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/0971-9261.159017
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , coccyx , asymptomatic , constipation , anorectal anomalies , surgery , radiology , sagittal plane , external anal sphincter , pelvic floor , rectum , anal canal , sacrum
Though the outcomes in operated children with anorectal malformation (ARM) have greatly improved, postoperative soiling and constipation remain major issues. Among the various factors described for poor outcomes; misplaced bowel, hypoplastic sphincters and obtuse anorectal angle bear special mention. The aim of this study was to compare the stooling outcomes, type of anomalies and surgical procedure with postoperative pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).