Article
Anorectal malformation: the etiological factors.
Pediatric surgery international - 1 Sept 2015
Wang Chen, Li Long, Cheng Wei
Abstract excerpt
Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a congenital anomaly commonly encountered in pediatric surgery practice. Although surgical procedures correct the anatomical anomalies, the post-operative bowel function is not universally satisfactory. The etiology of ARM remains unclear. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of the genetic and epigenetic factors contributing to the pathogenesis of ARM, based on...
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