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Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Single-stage reconstruction shows no significant difference compared to staged reconstruction for bowel continence
Single and staged surgery show similar results for bowel control
This meta-analysis of 746 neonates with anorectal malformations found no significant difference in bowel continence between single-stage and…
New analysis of 746 infants shows that both one-stage and multi-stage surgeries result in similar levels of bowel control.
Jul 17, 2026
Pediatrics
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows higher wound dehiscence risk with single-stage repair for anorectal malformations in neonates and infants
Single-stage repair cuts wound opening risk for infants with anorectal malformations
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated single-stage versus multistage repair for anorectal malformations in neonates and infants…
A large review found single-stage surgery lowers the risk of wound opening compared to multistage repair for babies with anorectal malformat…
May 11, 2026