Spinal cord anomalies in children with anorectal malformations: Ultrasound is a good screening test

Retrospective study of 193 children with anorectal malformations comparing spinal ultrasound and MRI for detecting spinal cord anomalies. Ultrasound demonstrated 80% concordance with MRI findings when abnormal, supporting its use as an effective first-line screening tool in infants under 4 months.