When do you repair an anorectal malformation? | 5-year retrospective review of kids who underwent repair for ARM with perineal or vestibular fistula | Total of 291 patients received ARM repair & compared | EARLY vs LATE | (<7d) | (6wk-8mo) | Shorter mean operative time | In the EARLY group (90.1 vs 129.6 min; p<0.01) | But no significant difference in 30 day complication rate between groups. | Multivariate analysis: timing of repair DOES NOT affect 30 day complications | INFOGRAPHICS | Boston Children's Hospital
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When do you repair an anorectal malformation?
Infographic · Aug 2021
In brief
In brief
Educational content addressing the optimal timing for surgical repair of anorectal malformations in pediatric patients, covering factors that influence timing decisions and surgical planning considerations.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the infographic.
The infographic uses a teal and coral color scheme with three main sections. The left side shows an anatomical illustration of the pelvic region highlighting the malformation. The center displays patient icons, a comparison of early versus late repair groups, and a clock graphic emphasizing shorter operative time. The right side presents key findings in text boxes with small chart icons at the bottom.
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