Anorectal Malformations in Children

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.