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Disorders of Anus and Rectum

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Pediatric anorectal disorders include a variety of relatively common functional and anatomical defects. Around 10% of children are brought to medical attention because of an anorectal disorder. Besides constipation, other typical complaints include blood in the stool, pain, and specific local anal findings. It is essential that pediatric surgeons are familiar with the pathophysiology and management of these diverse and usually relatively benign conditions, as these problems are not uncommon and are regularly seen in emergency room and outpatient clinics.

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  1. Section of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

    Mikko P. Pakarinen, Risto J. Rintala & Antti Koivusalo

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Pakarinen, M.P., Rintala, R.J., Koivusalo, A. (2020). Disorders of Anus and Rectum. In: Puri, P. (eds) Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38482-0_109-1

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