Anorectal Malformations in Children
Anorectal malformations (ARM) are relatively frequently encountered anomalies that represent an important component of paediatric surgical practice. Over the years, a great deal of information has been acquired concerning the many variants of ARM to increase the success rate of anorectal malformation surgery in Faridabad. The Current mortality for these anomalies for the most part has been very low and is related to associated anomalies and unfavourable chromosomal and genetic syndromes.
Classifying ARM from the genetic point of view is not easy since they present different forms that are believed to be influenced by different factors such as sex and associated anomalies. ARM can be the only pathological finding (non-syndromic) or as part of a more Complex phenotype (syndromic), and may occur in a single affected individual (sporadic) or in more than one individual in the same family with different modes of inheritance. There are gender differences, with remarkably higher preponderance in boys for more complex ARM forms, while the less severe types, with perineal or vestibular fistulae, reported more frequently in girls.
ARM is a relatively uncommon congenital cause of intestinal obstruction in the New-born, ARM forms a significant load on the surgical services, particularly in developing countries, not only in the emergency situation but also in terms of long-term corrective procedures.
The causes of the problem in kids
- ARM is generally accepted as being a largely genetically based disorder at a cellular level.
- It is probably multifactorial and may include both genetic and environmental factors
- Abnormalities related to digestive system and urinary tract
- Although there is very little objective evidence of drugs in the pathogenesis of ARM
- The adverse effects of smoking, previous abortions and cycle disorders
- Fathers of ARM babies are more exposed to hazardous substances.
This disease includes narrowing of child’s anal passage, presence of a membrane over anal opening, imperforate anus, rather than connecting to anus rectums connects with urinary tract or reproductive system through an abnormal passage.
The only treatment is done by an experienced paediatric surgeon in Faridabad after the baby is born. Doctors examine if the child's anus is at the right position and opened; if not an immediate surgery is performed to avoid the risk of life.
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