Frequency of Vertebrospinal Anomalies in Patients Presenting With Anorectal Malformations

Overview

To determine the frequency of different vertebrospinal anomalies in patients with ARM

106 pediatric patients presenting in Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital, PIMS from date of approval up to 6 months with diagnosis of anorectal malforatioms will be enrolled in the study using non-probability convenience sampling technique. In this way, 106 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. All patients born in our setup go through initial Xray of Lumbar spine and sacrum and ultrasound of spine which will be observed. Findings in the imaging 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.

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