Characteristics of Anorectal Malformations in Children at the United States-Mexico Border : A 3-Year Study

BACKGROUND: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are a group of congenital malformations affecting the lower gastrointestinal, urogenital, and/or gynecological systems. They occur in approximately 1 in 5000 live births, with a slight male predominance. ARMs can appear in isolation or in association with other anomalies. The literature contains little information about the characteristics of ARMs in United States Hispanic populations.

METHODS: An institutional review board-approved chart review was conducted in all patients with ARMs seen at a single institution in El Paso, Texas, from January 2012 to December 2015. Data regarding demographics, types of ARMs, associated syndromes, and long-term complications were recorded using the Krickenbeck classification system.

RESULTS: Of the 37 patients included in the study, 20 were boys and 17 were girls. The most common ARMs were rectoperineal fistula (46%), rectourethral fistula, and cloacal malformation. Constipation was the most common long-term complication, especially in patients with recto-perineal fistula.

CONCLUSION: Children in the Borderland community may have a higher percentage of recto-perineal fistula than previously reported. Postoperative complications in Hispanic children with ARM were comparable to those reported in other populations.

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2020

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2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:71

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Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 71(2020), 1 vom: 01. Juli, Seite e12-e15

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Englisch

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Rosas-Blum, Eduardo D [VerfasserIn]
Reddy, Ajay [VerfasserIn]
Shaban, Mohamed A [VerfasserIn]
Aziz, Sandra [VerfasserIn]
Do, Ailinh [VerfasserIn]
Spurbeck, William [VerfasserIn]
Francis, Denease [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 18.06.2021

Date Revised 18.06.2021

published: Print

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10.1097/MPG.0000000000002699

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NLM307304264