Comparing Consistency and Usability of Common Bowel Function Scoring Systems in Anorectal Malformation Patients

• Main Authors: Shaari, Mohd Khairulanuar, Tan, Yew Wei, Abdullah, Mohd Yusof, Sharudin, Mohd Fauzi, Osman, Marjmin, Teoh, Tammy Han Qi, Lim, Chien Joo, Nah, Shireen Anne
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2024
• Subjects: RD Surgery; RJ Pediatrics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/45330/; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.002

Background: Assessment of postoperative bowel function in anorectal malformation (ARM) patients is crucial for benchmarking outcomes. We compared existing bowel function scoring systems in various aspects in patients with ARM. Methods: With ethical approval, this was a cross-sectional study involvin...