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Assessment of long-term quality of life, bowel and voiding function outcomes in patients with anorectal malformation at a single UK centre

verfasst von: Harriet Beattie, Thejasvi Subramanian, Elizabeth Scudamore, Thomas Middleton, Caroline MacDonald, Richard Lindley, Govind Murthi

Erschienen in: Pediatric Surgery International | Ausgabe 1/2024

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Abstract

Aims

Assess long-term quality of life (QoL), bowel and voiding function in anorectal malformation (ARM) paediatric patients.

Method

Retrospective review of ARM patients between 2007 and 2020 was performed. QoL (all patients), bowel and voiding function (> 5 yo) were assessed using the paediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL), paediatric incontinence and constipation score (PICS) and dysfunctional voiding scoring system (DVSS), respectively.

Results

There were 122 patients (49% female, 85 > 5 yo) with ARM. Two had died, four refused, twenty-two were non-contactable, leaving ninety-four patients (65 > 5 yo) included. Mean age was 89 months (19–183), and follow-up was 86 months (13–183). Patients had significantly poorer scores for QoL, bowel and voiding function compared to published healthy controls. 57% had poor bowel function, 32% had poor voiding function and 38% required ‘ancillary aids’ to facilitate function. Patients using ‘ancillary aids’ for voiding function had a significantly lower QoL (parent: 62 vs 77; p = 0.01, patient: 66 vs 79; p = 0.05). Bowel continence was worse in those with high vs low ARM (13 vs 20, p = 0.004) and timely vs delayed diagnosis (17 vs 24, p = 0.04).

Conclusion

Patients with ARM have significantly worse QoL, bowel and voiding function than normal healthy controls. There is a need for long-term monitoring of function and further support for these children.

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Titel: Assessment of long-term quality of life, bowel and voiding function outcomes in patients with anorectal malformation at a single UK centre
verfasst von: Harriet Beattie
Thejasvi Subramanian
Elizabeth Scudamore
Thomas Middleton
Caroline MacDonald
Richard Lindley
Govind Murthi
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2024
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: Pediatric Surgery International / Ausgabe 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Elektronische ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-024-05684-2

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