Publications by authors named "Clare Skeritt"
J Pediatr Surg
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the necessity of routine daily postoperative anal dilation after primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for patients with anorectal malformations, as this practice has not been formally evaluated for its clinical benefits.
- A randomized controlled clinical trial involved 49 patients under 24 months, comparing outcomes between those who underwent dilations and those who did not, focusing on stricture formation and the need for further interventions.
- Results indicated that routine dilations did not significantly lower the incidence of strictures, suggesting that this practice may not be necessary.
