Search for dissertations about: "anorectal malformations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words anorectal malformations.

2. 1. Anorectal Malformations : Long-term outcome and aspects of secondary treatment

   Author : Johan Danielson; Wilhelm Graf; Urban Karlbom; Tomas Wester; Olof Hallböök; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; anorectal malformation; faecal incontinence; long-term outcome; Krickenbeck; NASHA Dx;

   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

4. 2. Anorectal malformations – surgical aspects and transition

   Author : Louise Tofft; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anorectal malformations ARM ; wound dehiscence; PSARP; transition; focus groups; fistula; colostogram; voiding cystourethrogram; cystoscopy; endoscopy; postoperative scarring; scar treatment; anorectal malformations ARM ; posterior sagittal anorectoplasty PSARP ; wound dehiscence; transition; focus groups; fistula; colostogram; voiding cystourethrogram; cystoscopy; endoscopy; postoperative scarring; scar treatment;

   Abstract : Background: Anorectal malformations (ARM) occur in 1/5000 live births (1.2–1.6:1 male:female). Associated malformations are common, influencing, together with ARM-subtype complexity, long-term outcome, follow-up and need of transitional care. READ MORE

5. 3. Bladder and bowel dysfunction in children with anorectal malformations : Blås och tarmdysfunktion hos barn med anorektala missbildningar

   Author : Helena Borg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bladder and bowel dysfunction; Anorectal malformations; Spinal cord malformation; Megarectosigmoid;

   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

6. 4. Anorectal malformations - their impact on early phases in life

   Author : Pernilla Stenström; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; perineal ultrasonography; sphincter anatomy; pelvic floor; appendicostomy; adolesence; constipation; soiling; fecal incontinence; quality of life; anorectal malformations;

   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

7. 5. Children with low anorectal malformations and their parents : quality of life, physical and psychosocial function

   Author : Helena Wigander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   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