Long-term follow-up in patients with anorectal malformation: MRI findings in relation to bowel function
This study highlights the value of MRI during the long-term follow-up of patients with ARM, as it detects previously unrecognized anomalies, provides new leads for improving functional outcomes, and supports a well-informed transition to adult care with optimized functional outcomes.
Authors
- C.E.J. Sloots
- C.J.H.M. Meeussen
- H.P. Versteegh
- M.G.J. Thomeer
- I.K.Schokker-van Linschoten
- D. Huijgen
Institutions
- Erasmus MC (NL)
- Erasmus MC - Sophia Children’s Hospital (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pediatric Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163016
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 78.29