Long-Term Functional Outcomes of an Anorectal Malformation French National Cohort

Objectives: The present study aimed to assess long-term functional outcomes of children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) across a network of expert centers in France. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study of patients ages 6–30 years that had been surgically treated for ARM. Patient and ARM characteristics (eg, level, surgical approach) and functional outcomes were assessed in the different age groups. Results: Among 367 patients, there were 155 females (42.2%) and 212 males (57.8%), 188 (51.2%) cases with, and 179 (48.8%) higher forms without, perineal fistula. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses with logistic regression showed correlation between the level of the rectal blind pouch and voluntary bowel movements (odds ratio [OR] = 1.84 [1.31–2.57], P 
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Gastroenterology Source Type: research