ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part III: Lifelong Follow-up and Transition of Care
Topic overview
European expert panel develops comprehensive guidelines for lifelong management of anorectal malformation patients, addressing the transition from pediatric to adult care. Based on Dutch quality standards and systematic review, the guidelines emphasize multidisciplinary team approach and individualized patient-centered protocols for managing long-term functional complications following neonatal surgical correction.
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- Anorectal malformations require lifelong follow-up despite successful neonatal surgical correction due to long-term functional problems.
- Structured transition programs with dedicated pediatric and adult specialists improve outcomes for ARM patients entering adulthood.
- Current evidence for ARM management is low-quality; guidelines rely heavily on expert consensus from multidisciplinary European teams.
- Follow-up must address both anorectal and genitourinary complications using an individually tailored, patient-centered approach.
- Integration of care across specialties and life stages is essential for managing the complex, chronic nature of ARM.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. ERN eUROGEN Guidelines on the Management of Anorectal Malformations Part III: Lifelong Follow-up and Transition of Care. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-09-19. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9179?via_space=staycurrentmd
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