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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Care
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Delayed diagnosis of anorectal malformation (ARM) leads to severe complications and morbidity.
  • Previous studies indicated high rates of delayed ARM diagnosis, particularly when defined as diagnosis after 24 hours of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of delayed anorectal malformation diagnosis in Ireland.
  • To assess if diagnostic rates improved between 1999-2009 and 2010-2012.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study comparing two periods: 1999-2009 (Cohort A) and 2010-2012 (Cohort B).
  • Delayed diagnosis was defined as occurring after 48 hours of life.
  • Incidence of delayed diagnosis and associated bowel perforation were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 21.3% of ARM cases were diagnosed after 48 hours.
  • No significant difference in delayed diagnosis rates was observed between Cohort A (21.2%) and Cohort B (21.6%).
  • Bowel perforation occurred in 10.3% of patients with delayed diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed diagnosis of ARM persists in Ireland, indicating suboptimal clinical examination practices.
  • A national diagnostic algorithm for ARM is recommended to improve early detection and prevent severe outcomes.
  • Enhanced clinical vigilance and standardized diagnostic protocols are crucial for managing ARM.