Anorectal Malformations
Curated by
Dr. Todd Ponsky
· Pediatric Surgery
Comprehensive guide to anorectal malformations including cloaca management, surgical techniques, and post-operative care.
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High-Yield Summaries
Colorectal Quiz Episode 1 ARM low bulbar fistula
Pediatric colorectal surgeons Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss a case of a new born with a low anorectal malformation. Listen as they take you through the workup, diagnosis, and treatment of an ARM with an ending that you migh
Anorectal Malformations with Dr Andrea Bischoff
Discussion with Dr Andrea Bischoff and Dr Todd Ponsky regarding anorectal malformations.Evaluation of the male baby with possible anorectal malformation (01:19) Dr. Ponsky: Let’s get into it Andrea. I want to give you a case and t
In-depth Review
Cloaca Management
Marc Levitt, MD discusses Cloaca with Todd Ponsky, MD and Aaron Garrison, MDEdited by Ian C Glenn, MD and Sophia Abdulhai, MDDr. Levitt is surgical director of the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction as well as program director
Colorectal Quiz Episode 33: Cloaca Extrophy
Dr. Payam Saadai joins Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer to discuss the management of cloacal exstrophy covering traditional, and newer techniques.
Complications of Anorectal Malformations
Dr Marc Levitt discusses ARM Complications with Dr Todd Ponsky
Edited by Nicholas Bruns, MD and Ian C. Glenn, MD
In this episode, Dr. Marc Levitt from Nationwide Children’s Hospital discusses complications of anorectal malformations. This e
Colorectal Quiz episode 12 Newborn ARM Part 1
Surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, and anyone who cares for the newborn child needs to understand how to evaluate anorectal malformations. To clear things up, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer explain how to make sense of various
Colorectal Quiz episode 13 Newborn ARM Part 2
Surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, and anyone who cares for the newborn child needs to understand how to evaluate anorectal malformations. To clear things up, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer explain how to make sense of various
Colorectal Quiz episode 14 Newborn ARM Part 3
Surgeons, neonatologists, pediatricians, and anyone who cares for the newborn child needs to understand how to evaluate anorectal malformations. To clear things up, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer explain how to make sense of various
Colorectal Quiz episode 2 When to redo a PSARP
In the second installment of the Colorectal quiz, Dr. Jason Frischer and Dr. Marc Levitt discuss a topic of debate - when is the right time to redo an anorectoplasty? Listen as they walk you through their thought process on 2 different case
Colorectal Quiz episode 17 CLOACA PART 1
The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In today's episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer talk to Dr. Richard Wood about the initia
Colorectal Quiz episode 18 CLOACA PART 2
The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In today's episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer talk to Dr. Richard Wood about the operat
Colorectal Quiz episode 24 CLOACA PART 3
The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In today's episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer talk to Dr. Richard Wood about the op
Work-up and Treatment
Colorectal Quiz Episode 28 Female ARM Management
Join Dr. Kathy van Leeuwen and Dr. Christine Velazco at Phoenix Children’s as they discuss a specific case of a perineal fistula that leads to further discussion with Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer on the different potential finding
Colorectal Quiz Episode 29 Female ARM Post op Management
Join Dr. Kathy van Leeuwen and Dr. Cristine Velazco at Phoenix Children’s as they discuss the nuances of post-operative anorectal malformation management following the PSARP procedure with Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason FrischerHosted by Ama
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Stat Pearls: Anorectal Malformations
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Stat Pearls: Imperforate Anus
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Stat Pearls: Cloaca malformation
Articles and Infographics
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Comparing 30-day outcomes between early versus delayed repair of anorectal malformations
AbstractBackgroundAnorectal malformations (ARMs) have a wide spectrum of presentation ranging from mild defects with perineal fistulas to more severe defects requiring complex management. A primary repair of ARMs with perineal or rectovesti
Infographic: Anatomy of rectourethral fistula
Recto-urethral fistulae are the most common finding in males born with an anorectal malformation (ARM). A high pressure distal colostogram is an important tool in visualizing the fistula, although the precise level at which the fistula comm
Technique Videos
Descending Colostomy for Anorectal Malformations
In this video, a creation of a descending colostomy is demonstrated in a newborn with ano-rectal malformation.The video shows the surgeon's point of view (POV). And the surgeon is standing on the patient’s left side. This video is intended
Laparoscopic Pull-Through for imperforated anus
Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstruction | Children's National Hospital (childrensnational.org)
Female PSARP technique
Female Posterior Sagital AnoRectoPlasty technique by Dr. Marc Levitt.
PSARP in female ARM with no fistula technique
Posterior Sagital AnoRectoPlasty in a female patient with no fistula by Dr. Marc Levitt.
PSARP in male with rectobulbar fistula technique
Posterior Sagital AnoRectoPlasty in a male patient with rectobulbar fistula by Dr. Marc Levitt.