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Transition From Pediatric to Adult Healthcare for Colorectal Conditions: A Systematic Review
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In brief
This systematic review examines the challenges and best practices for transitioning adolescents with complex congenital colorectal conditions—including anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung disease—from pediatric to adult healthcare systems. The review addresses gaps in continuity of care for patients requiring lifelong specialist management after childhood surgical correction.
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Despite surgical advances for complex congenital colorectal conditions, such as anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung disease (HD), many adolescents require transfer from specialist pediatric to adult providers for ongoing care.
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