Outcomes in ARMs: Comparison Between Surgical Techniques in Patients With Perineal or Vestibular Fistula - a Multicenter Italian Study
Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS
500 participants
Feb 5, 2026
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a national, multicenter, retro-prospective longitudinal cohort study evaluating mid- and long-term outcomes of different surgical techniques used for the correction of anorectal malformations (ARM) with perineal or vestibular fistula. Patients undergoing surgical correction between 2020 and 2027 will be included. Functional outcomes, particularly fecal continence assessed using the Krickenbeck score, will be evaluated at 3 and 6 years post-surgery or until continence is achieved.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Pediatric patients (\<18 years)
- Diagnosis of anorectal malformation with perineal or vestibular fistula
- Surgical correction with PSARP (or variants), ASARP, or TAP
- Signed informed consent from parents/legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria3
- Age \>18 years
- Other types of anorectal malformations
- Surgical technique other than those specified
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NCT07438691