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Anorectal Malformations in Children represents an international consensus in understanding and treating anorectal malformations. Interesting new topics include tethered cord, vaginal reconstruction, continent catherizable channels, and the impact on family studies by parents' organizations. The book not only carries on from the three previous editions by Douglas Stephens and Durham Smith (1963, 1971, and 1988) but assembles many new aspects in the broad field of anorectal and genitourinary malformations. Special attention is given to the new surgical techniques posterior sagittal anorectal plasty (PSARP), urogenital sinue advancement, and laparoscopy. The results of an international workshop of 26 international authorities on congenital malformations of the organs of the pelvis and perineum are presented. The new classification proposed at the Krickenberg Conference will enable future studies comparing the types and the results of treatment of anorectal malformations. The book is an invaluable reference for all medical authorities with a special interest in anorectal and genitourinary malformations
List of contents
General Aspects.- ARM - a Historical Overview.- Genetics of Anorectal Malformations.- Genetics, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Anorectal Malformations and Caudal Regression Syndrome.- The Embryology of Anorectal Malformations.- Recent Advances Concerning the Normal and Abnormal Anatomy of the Anus and Rectum.- Photographic Album of Anorectal Malformations and the Sphincter Muscles.- Anatomy and Function of the Normal Rectum and Anus.- Clinical Aspects.- Incidence and Frequency of Different Types, and Classification of Anorectal Malformations.- The Clinical Features and Diagnostic Guidelines for Identification of Anorectal Malformations.- Persistent Cloaca - Clinical Aspects.- Congenital Pouch Colon.- Rectal Atresia and Rectal Ectasia.- Rectal Duplication and Anal Canal Duplication.- Vesicointestinal Fissure.- Rare/Regional Variants.- Nonurologic Anomalies Associated with Anorectal Malformations.- Urological Problems in Children with Anorectal Malformations.- Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations.- Initial Management.- Management in the Newborn Period.- Operative Management of Anomalies in Males.- Operative Management of Anomalies in the Female.- Treatment of Cloacas.- Laparoscopy-Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through.- Complications after the Treatment of Anorectal Malformations and Redo Operations.- Results and Aftercare.- Postoperative Pathophysiology of Chronic Constipation and Stool Incontinence.- Postoperative Electromanometric, Myographic, and Anal Endosonographic Evaluations.- Scoring Postoperative Results.- Results Following Treatment of Anorectal Malformations.- Treatment of Fecal Incontinence.- Dietary Prevention of Constipation.- Operations to Improve Continence after Previous Surgery.- Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Resectionof the Inert Rectosigmoid.- Postoperative Treatment: Multidisciplinary Behavioral Treatment. The Nijmegen Experience.- Continent Catheterizable Channels.- Vaginal Reconstruction for Congenital and Acquired Abnormalities.- Adult Sexual Function after Anorectal Malformation Repair.- ARM: Aftercare and Impact from the Perspective of the Family.
Summary
Anorectal Malformations in Children represents an international consensus in understanding and treating anorectal malformations. Interesting new topics include tethered cord, vaginal reconstruction, continent catherizable channels, and the impact on family studies by parents' organizations. The book not only carries on from the three previous editions by Douglas Stephens and Durham Smith (1963, 1971, and 1988) but assembles many new aspects in the broad field of anorectal and genitourinary malformations. Special attention is given to the new surgical techniques posterior sagittal anorectal plasty (PSARP), urogenital sinue advancement, and laparoscopy. The results of an international workshop of 26 international authorities on congenital malformations of the organs of the pelvis and perineum are presented. The new classification proposed at theKrickenberg Conference will enable future studies comparing the types and the results of treatment of anorectal malformations. The book is an invaluable reference for all medical authorities with a special interest in anorectal and genitourinary malformations
