Samuel E Rice-Townsend, Lauren Nicassio, Deb Glazer, Jeffrey Avansino, Megan M Durham, Jason Frischer, Casey Calkins, Rebecca M Rentea, Matthew Ralls, Megan Fuller, Richard J Wood, Michael Rollins, Justin Lee, Katelyn E Lewis, Ron W Reeder, Caitlin A Smith
PURPOSE: Fecal incontinence is a problem for many patients born with an anorectal malformation (ARM) that can impact quality of life. It is unknown if racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities relate to fecal continence in these children. We sought to examine outcomes and potential disparities in care. METHODS: We performed a multicenter retrospective study of children > 3y with ARM evaluated at sites participating in the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)...
March 23, 2023: Pediatric Surgery International