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Constipation after surgery for anorectal malformations: Unrecognised problem until it is a problem
Author(s) -
Vijai D. Upadhyaya,
Laxmi Kant Bharti,
Ashwani Kumar Mishra,
Mohammad Yousuf,
Prabhakar Mishra,
Basant Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_63_20
Subject(s) - medicine , imperforate anus , constipation , surgery , anus , fistula , colostomy , laxative , anorectal manometry , general surgery
Constipation is a common problem after surgery for anorectal malformations (ARMs), especially in patients having preserved rectosigmoid after pull-down surgery. Here, we present our experience with patients having constipation after surgery for ARMs and briefly discuss its management.

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