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Several techniques have been described to restore continence after previous repair of anorectal malformations (ARM). In principle, these attempts have been based on: (1) secondary repair of the levator ani, (2) substitution for the levator by muscle grafts, (3) strengthening of the levator by muscle grafts, (4) construction of a sphincter from the bowel itself, (5) electronic devices to stimulate the muscle, and (6) restoration of dermal sensibility especially after mucosal ectopy or rectal prolapse.
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(2006). Operations to Improve Continence after Previous Surgery. In: Anorectal Malformations in Children. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31751-7_31
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