Computed tomography and magnetic resonance tomography findings in children operated for anal atresia.

Computerised tomography and magnetic resonance tomography were performed in nine faecally incontinent patients more than eight years after rectoplasty for high imperforate anus. No statistically significant correlation was found between function, i.e.

The value of physiotherapy for faecal continence after correction of high anal atresia. A clinical and electromyographic study.

A follow-up study of 12 patients who had undergone Stephens rectoplasty for high imperforate anus is presented. Clinical assessment and anal electromyography were performed more than 7 years after surgery, both before and after a year's physiotherapeutic training of the perianal musculature. Electromyography showed correlation between faecal continence and tonus of the anal sphincter, the anocutaneous reflex and maximal voluntary activity in the perianal muscles.

Physiotherapy to improve faecal control after Stephens' rectoplasty in high imperforate anus.

The role of physiotherapy for the achievement of faecal continence after Stephens' rectoplasty for high imperforate anus was studied. Clinical assessment and ano-rectal manometry were performed more than 7 years after surgery, both before and after one year of physiotherapy training of the perianal musculature. After the training period the faecal control improved.