Anorectal Malformations in Children

1. ARM – a Historical Overview

2. Genetics of Anorectal Malformations

3. Genetics, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Anorectal Malformations and Caudal Regression Syndrome

4. The Embryology of Anorectal Malformations

5. Recent Advances Concerning the Normal and Abnormal Anatomy of the Anus and Rectum

6. Photographic Album of Anorectal Malformations and the Sphincter Muscles

7. Anatomy and Function of the Normal Rectum and Anus

8. Incidence and Frequency of Different Types, and Classification of Anorectal Malformations

9. The Clinical Features and Diagnostic Guidelines for Identification of Anorectal Malformations

10. Persistent Cloaca – Clinical Aspects

11. Congenital Pouch Colon

12. Rectal Atresia and Rectal Ectasia

13. Rectal Duplication and Anal Canal Duplication

14. Vesicointestinal Fissure

15. Rare/Regional Variants

16. Nonurologic Anomalies Associated with Anorectal Malformations

17. Urological Problems in Children with Anorectal Malformations

18. Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations

19. Management in the Newborn Period

20. Operative Management of Anomalies in Males

21. Operative Management of Anomalies in the Female

22. Treatment of Cloacas

23. Laparoscopy-Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through

24. Complications after the Treatment of Anorectal Malformations and Redo Operations

25. Postoperative Pathophysiology of Chronic Constipation and Stool Incontinence

26. Postoperative Electromanometric, Myographic, and Anal Endosonographic Evaluations

27. Scoring Postoperative Results

28. Results Following Treatment of Anorectal Malformations

29. Treatment of Fecal Incontinence

30. Dietary Prevention of Constipation

31. Operations to Improve Continence after Previous Surgery

32. Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Resection of the Inert Rectosigmoid

33. Postoperative Treatment: Multidisciplinary Behavioral Treatment. The Nijmegen Experience

34. Continent Catheterizable Channels

35. Vaginal Reconstruction for Congenital and Acquired Abnormalities

36. Adult Sexual Function after Anorectal Malformation Repair

37. ARM: Aftercare and Impact from the Perspective of the Family

Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Pediatric Surgery, Surgery, Pediatrics, Urology/Andrology, Neurosurgery