Comparison and impact of associated anomalies on the anal position index in neonates with anorectal malformation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Some prognostic factors have affected the functional outcomes of patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) after definitive surgery, including the associated anomalies. Moreover, the anal position index (API) study in neonates from developing countries is minimal. We aimed to (1) compare the API between neonates with ARM and controls; and (2) determine the impact of associated anomalies on the API in neonates with ARM.

Results

We ascertained 68 subjects: 35 neonates with ARM and 33 controls. The API of neonates with ARM was similar to controls, either male or female neonates (p = 0.51 and 0.90, respectively). Interestingly, the API in ARM males with associated anomalies (0.42 ± 0.07) was significantly lower than in control males (0.48 ± 0.02) (p = 0.005). Moreove

SUBMITTER: Pitaka RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9450298 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature