No-fistula vs. fistula type anorectal malformation: Outcome comparative study
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Abstract
Introduction
Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a congenital defect that exists in varying presentations and no-fistula type (NFT) ARM is a rare high-type category. We aim to report our experience with management of this anomaly and its outcome, compared to the more common fistula-type (FT) ARM.
Methods
A retrospective review of medical records of patients diagnosed with high ARM and 3years and older, for the period between September 2000 and January 2015 was conducted. Demographic, anatomic, and outcome data were obtained for each group and compared. Quality of life data were collected using the Krickenbeck classification and assessed as documented at clinic visits as well as phone interviews.
Results
There were 100 patients managed for ARM during that period and were 3years or older. Sixteen of them were NFT (16%). For comparison purposes each NFT patient was matched with 3 FT patients.
We have analyzed data on 44 patients with FT (44 males), and 16 with NFT (12 males and 4 females). The occurrence of Down syndrome in NFT patients was 56.2% compared to 0% in the FT patients (p=
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