Anal dilations
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Imperforate Anus Repair, Dilatation Schedule After
Dilatation Schedule after Imperforate Anus Repair
As much as you want your colorectal system to work properly on its own, sometimes you need to lend it a helping hand. Your doctor may recommend anal dilation as a way to encourage your system to work the way that it's supposed to. What is anal dilation? It's a practice that may help to maintain the size of your anal opening or to stretch it to a more appropriate size.
Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PSARP)
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Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate the current practices of anal dilations after anorectal reconstruction for anorectal malformations ARMs in different centers. Materials and Methods An online survey, consisting of 27 questions about the practice of anal dilations, was launched in March among 54 pediatric surgeons with expertise in colorectal surgery. The survey was divided into three sections.