Anorectal Malformations in Children represents an international consensus in understanding and treating anorectal malformations. Interesting new topics include tethered cord, vaginal reconstruction, continent catherizable channels, and the impact on family studies by parents' organizations. The book not only carries on from the three previous editions by Douglas Stephens and Durham Smith (1963, 1971, and 1988) but assembles many new aspects in the broad field of anorectal and genitourinary malformations. Special attention is given to the new surgical techniques posterior sagittal anorectal plasty (PSARP), urogenital sinue advancement, and laparoscopy. The results of an international workshop of 26 international authorities on congenital malformations of the organs of the pelvis and perineum are presented. The new classification proposed at the Krickenberg Conference will enable future studies comparing the types and the results of treatment of anorectal malformations. The book is an invaluable reference for all medical authorities with a special interest in anorectal and genitourinary malformations

General Aspects

ARM - a Historical Overview
Genetics of Anorectal Malformations
Genetics, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Anorectal Malformations and Caudal Regression Syndrome
The Embryology of Anorectal Malformations
Recent Advances Concerning the Normal and Abnormal Anatomy of the Anus and Rectum
Photographic Album of Anorectal Malformations and the Sphincter Muscles
Anatomy and Function of the Normal Rectum and Anus
Clinical Aspects
Incidence and Frequency of Different Types, and Classification of Anorectal Malformations
The Clinical Features and Diagnostic Guidelines for Identification of Anorectal Malformations
Persistent Cloaca - Clinical Aspects
Congenital Pouch Colon
Rectal Atresia and Rectal Ectasia
Rectal Duplication and Anal Canal Duplication
Vesicointestinal Fissure
Rare/Regional Variants
Nonurologic Anomalies Associated with Anorectal Malformations
Urological Problems in Children with Anorectal Malformations
Tethered Spinal Cord in Patients with Anorectal Malformations
Initial Management
Management in the Newborn Period
Operative Management of Anomalies in Males
Operative Management of Anomalies in the Female
Treatment of Cloacas
Laparoscopy-Assisted Anorectal Pull-Through
Complications after the Treatment of Anorectal Malformations and Redo Operations
Results and Aftercare
Postoperative Pathophysiology of Chronic Constipation and Stool Incontinence
Postoperative Electromanometric, Myographic, and Anal Endosonographic Evaluations
Scoring Postoperative Results
Results Following Treatment of Anorectal Malformations
Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
Dietary Prevention of Constipation
Operations to Improve Continence after Previous Surgery
Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Resectionof the Inert Rectosigmoid
Postoperative Treatment: Multidisciplinary Behavioral Treatment. The Nijmegen Experience
Continent Catheterizable Channels
Vaginal Reconstruction for Congenital and Acquired Abnormalities
Adult Sexual Function after Anorectal Malformation Repair
ARM: Aftercare and Impact from the Perspective of the Family.