Management of newborns with anorectal malformation

Authors

  • Polona Studen Pauletić Department of Paediatric Surgery, Division of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Domen Plut Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia; Clinical Institute of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Diana Gvardijančič Department of Paediatric Surgery, Division of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6016/ZdravVestn.3102

Keywords:

anorectal malformations, radiology diagnostics, new-born surgery, posterior sagittal anorectoplasty

Abstract

This review article presents the management protocol of new-borns with anorectal malformation in Slovenia. The clinical presentation, diagnostics and surgical management are described. Optimal functional result is possible when the condition is recognised early and managed according to the described protocol. We have searched the literature for guidelines on anorectal malformation treatment, and present some data of a single centre (University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia) retrospective analysis of anorectal malformation management. Our achievements are the result of a well-coordinated multidisciplinary approach and adherence to the treatment protocol.

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Published

2021-10-31

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Management of newborns with anorectal malformation. ZdravVestn [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 2];90(9-10):496-504. Available from: https://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/3102