Advances in Pediatric Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2385-4529
ISSN: 2385-4529
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Alexandria University of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
Research Article
Screening of Urological Anomalies Associated with Anorectal Malformations in Children: Single-Center Experience in Two Years
Author(s): Oshiba Ahmed*, Paul Marco, Khairi Ahmed and Abouheba Mohamed
Background: Urological anomalies are the most common associated anomalies in patients with anorectal. Most publications state an incidence of between 30% and 50%, with the frequency of relation increasing proportionally with the complexity of anorectal malformations. Therefore, to enable early diagnosis and management of these abnormalities, a high index of suspicion is needed. In addition, long-term follow-up of patients with anorectal malformations and surveillance of their kidney function and urinary tract anatomy is of great importance to prevent damage to the urinary system.
Objectives: To identify and classify the urological anomalies associated with anorectal malformation patients admitted to Pediatric Surgery Department in Alexandria University Children’s Hospital from June 2021 to June 2023 and to correlate urologica.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2385-4529.24.11.085