Search for dissertations about: "anorectal malformation"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words anorectal malformation.
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1. Anorectal Malformations : Long-term outcome and aspects of secondary treatment
Abstract : Faecal incontinence (FI) is defined as the inability to control bowel movements. The causes of FI are many and diverse. One of the more uncommon reasons for FI is Anorectal Malformations (ARMs). An ARM is a congenital anomaly that affects somewhere between 1/2500 and 1/5000 live born babies. READ MORE
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2. Bladder and bowel dysfunction in children with anorectal malformations : Blås och tarmdysfunktion hos barn med anorektala missbildningar
Abstract : Background: Bowel dysfunction is seen in all children with anorectal malformations (ARMs) and is strongly related to associated anomalies commonly found in these patients. The presence of a megarectosigmoid (MRS) further contributes to chronic constipation and overflow incontinence. READ MORE
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3. Anorectal malformations - their impact on early phases in life
Abstract : Abstract: Background : Anorecta l malformation s (ARM) occur in 4: 10000 newborn children with the gender distribut ion 1:1.5 females:males. The reconstruction of ARM, posterior sagiccal anorectal plasty (PSARP), was implemenred worldwide in the late 1980s and therefore the follow-ups are limited. READ MORE
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4. Children with low anorectal malformations and their parents : quality of life, physical and psychosocial function
Abstract : Anorectal malformations (ARM) are congenital anomalies affecting 1 in 3 000 births. The malformation varies from very minor to complex and can be divided in to low, intermediate, and high form of ARM. Children with a low ARM are primarily repaired in the newborn period. READ MORE
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5. Clinical and molecular genetic characterization of congenital malformations
Abstract : Congenital malformations are important causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity, and around 4% of children are diagnosed with a malformation during their first year of life. Despite improved surgical treatment, several malformations are associated with lifelong sequelae requiring specialized health care. READ MORE