Post-Operative Anorectal Manometry in Children following Anorectal Malformation Repair: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Despite surgical correction, children with anorectal malformations may experience long-term bowel dysfunction, including fecal incontinence and/or disorders of evacuation. Anorectal manometry is the most widely used test of anorectal function. Although considerable attention has been devoted to its application in the anorectal malformation cohort, there have been few attempts to consolidate the findings obtained. This systematic review aimed to (1) synthesize and evaluate the existing data regarding anorectal manometry results in children following anorectal malformation repair, and (2) evaluate the manometry protocols utilized, including equipment, assessment approach, and interpretation. We reviewed four databases (Embase, MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and PubMed) for relevant articles

SUBMITTER: Evans-Barns HME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10094903 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature