Anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD) are the most common
congenital colorectal anomalies. Despite advances in surgical techniques and …

Introduction Little is known about psychosocial and behavioral factors that impact the quality
of life of patient's with anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) …

Background Patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD)
face long-term disturbance in bowel function even after definitive surgery. This study …

The objective of this review was to examine disease-specific functioning (ie, faecal
functioning and disease-related psychosocial problems) and quality of life (QoL) in patients …

Purpose The aim of the present study was to analyze disease-specific quality of life, as
assessed by the Hirschsprung Disease/Anorectal Malformation Quality of Life (HAQL) …

Purpose Children with anorectal malformation (ARM) and Hirschsprung's disease (HD) often
experience bowel symptoms into adulthood, despite definitive surgery. This study evaluates …

Abstract Background Health related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important outcome in
medical care. The aim of our study was to identify characteristics associated with lower …

Purpose To assess the quality of life and disease-specific functioning of adults with
anorectal malformations (ARM) or Hirschsprung disease (HD) compared to healthy …

INTRODUCTION: Anorectal malformations are relatively common congenital anomalies in
pediatric surgery. After definitive surgery constipation, soiling, and fecal incontinence are …

BACKGROUND: The main aim of the present study was to investigate how fecal
incontinence might influence different aspects of quality of life (QOL) in children and …