Overview
To determine the frequency of different vertebrospinal anomalies in patients with ARM
Description
67 pediatric patients presenting in Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital, PIMS from date of approval upto 2 months with diagnosis of anorectal malforatioms will be enrolled in the study using non-probability convenience sampling technique. In this way, 67 patients will be included in the study. Patient selection will be made in the light of aforementioned exclusion and inclusion criteria of the study. Guardians of all patients will be explained about the study and informed consent will be obtained from them. Baseline data of enrolled patients will be recorded in the clinical questionnaire after careful history and examination. Subsequently, these patients will undergo imaging through whole body X-rays and spinal cord MRI. Findings in the MRI will be noted in the clinical performa. It will be ensured that data is collected after approval of the synopsis and patient's confidentiality would not be breeched. Patients would have the autonomy to withdraw from study whenever they want.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- I.Neonates and Paediatric patients from age 1 day to 12 years II.Presenting in Department of Paediatric Surgery with Anorectal Malformation III.Both Pre and Post Op
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who have not consented for further investigations