Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychosocial Morbidity in Anorectal Malformation and Hirschsprung's Disease
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In brief
In brief
This review examines health-related quality of life and psychosocial outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease, two common congenital colorectal conditions. Despite surgical advances, these patients face ongoing physical and psychosocial challenges that impact long-term wellbeing and family functioning.
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Anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD) are the most common congenital colorectal anomalies. Despite advances in surgical techniques and improvements in postoperative clinical care, short- and long-term physical and psychosocial morbidity of these patients remains high. This review outlines the current literature on the physical and psychosocial aspects of health-related quality of life (HrQoL) and its confounders in patients with ARM/HD. Moreover, important coping strategies are summarized to further improve HrQoL of ARM/HD patients and their families.