Strategies for Predicting the Efficacy of Sacral Nerve Stimulation With Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in the Management of Fecal Incontinence After Surgery of Anorectal Malformation.

Status: Completed
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The posterior sagittal approach to anorectal malformation (ARM) has radically changed the outcome of these patients, improving the preservation of anal sphincters, owing to their anatomical identification. However, in long term follow-up, fecal incontinence and severe constipation remain the most frequent and disabling postoperative clinical problems, having a significant influence on quality of life. Current therapeutic measures for Fecal Incontinence include biofeedback, sacral nerve stimulation, radiofrequency energy delivery, surgical treatment and sphincter replacement. Biofeedback combined with SNS has achieved satisfactory results. However, not all patients have an improvement in their weakened anal sphincter and achieve acceptable continence. A detailed assessment of anorectal sphincter morphology and function can predict therapeutic outcome. Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) can help to judge the anal atresia type, to display the presence and running of the fistula, and to show the nature of anal sphincter, such as the shape, thickness, directions and position of the anal sphincter complex and location in the pelvic floor and other systems malformations, finally to provide a reliable diagnostic basis for surgical program and prognostic assessment. High-resolution anorectal manometry (HR-ARM) is the latest internationally recognized examination for the evaluation of anorectal function. A standardised protocol of HR-ARM can characterise FI from dyssynergic or other neuromuscular and sensory problems. As a result, HR-ARM provides a more appropriate management in patients with FI. In order to assess whether patients with fecal incontinence should choose biofeedback therapy, our study included children with FI after anorectal malformation, and combined HR-ARM and MR to predict the efficacy of sacral nerve stimulation and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 4
Maximum Age: 18
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• 4-18 years old; 2.The voluntary or involuntary defecation in an inappropriate place during children's developmental age of 4 years or above; 3.Anorectal malformation, anal reconstruction surgery was performed immediately after birth, and at least two courses of biofeedback combined with SNS were experienced 4.Clinical data are complete and sphincter MR and anorectal manometry have been done.

Locations
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China
Shengjing Hospital
Shenyang
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-09-01
Completion Date: 2023-01-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 108
Sponsors
Leads: Shengjing Hospital

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