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  • Developmental Pediatrics

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  • Assessing and optimizing functional outcomes after anorectal malformation reconstruction is critical.
  • Patients with anorectal malformations require long-term, multidisciplinary follow-up for comprehensive outcome evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations for the monitoring and management of children with anorectal malformations.
  • To highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in achieving optimal functional outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Multidisciplinary review based on a panel presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Surgery meeting.

Main Results:

  • The review outlines recommendations for monitoring and managing functional stooling and urologic outcomes.
  • Emphasizes the need for a coordinated, long-term care strategy.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal functional outcomes for children with anorectal malformations necessitate multidisciplinary, longitudinal care.
  • Continuous, team-based management is key to maximizing patient success.