Crucial Role of Rectoanal Inhibitory Reflex in Emptying Function After Anoplasty in Infants with Anorectal Malformations

Constipation is a common problem after reconstructive surgery for anorectal malformations. The underlying pathophysiology of the constipation in these patients is unclear. The objective of this study was to compare manometric disturbance in infants with and without post-anoplasty constipation. Anore...

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Main Authors: Surasak Sangkhathat, Sakda Patrapinyokul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409603250