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Gastrointestinal Malformations

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Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a generic term referring to a group of congenital anomalies of the anus and the rectum, ranging from simple “anal stenosis” to complex “cloacal persistence syndrome”. It includes a wide spectrum of presentations, of which anorectal agenesis is the most frequent. ARMs are challenging both from diagnostic and surgical points of view. Even prompt and appropriate treatment is likely to result in lifelong disability due, for example, to incontinence and constipation.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, Division of Neonatology, University of Siena General Hospital S. Maria alle Scotte Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Siena, Italy

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    Rodolfo Bracci (Formerly Professor of Pediatrics and Head of Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine) (Formerly Professor of Pediatrics and Head of Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine)

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    Michael Weindling (Professor of Perinatal Medicine, Director of Postgraduate Research, Head of School of Paediatrics Mersey Deanery) (Professor of Perinatal Medicine, Director of Postgraduate Research, Head of School of Paediatrics Mersey Deanery)

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    Michael Weindling (Professor of Perinatal Medicine, Director of Postgraduate Research, Head of School of Paediatrics Mersey Deanery) (Professor of Perinatal Medicine, Director of Postgraduate Research, Head of School of Paediatrics Mersey Deanery)

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Dòmini, R., Dòmini, M. (2012). Gastrointestinal Malformations. In: Buonocore, G., Bracci, R., Weindling, M. (eds) Neonatology. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1405-3_90

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