More harm than good? Parental perspectives on dilatations in anorectal malformations
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-025-06070-2
Abstract: Post-operative management for anorectal malformations (ARM) following surgical repair traditionally includes routine anal dilations (AD) to prevent anal strictures. Recent evidence questions its necessity and highlights psychological distress in patients and parents. We aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: anorectal malformations; dilatations anorectal; good parental; perspectives dilatations ... See more keywords