Anorectal malformations

Anorectal malformations (ARMs) are among the most common surgically treated congenital anomalies in newborns. This review provides an in-depth understanding of the different types of ARMs, the diagnostic evaluation, use of adjunct studies, and an overview of surgical treatment. A greater emphasis is given to the preoperative and postoperative aspects of management, with a brief overview of operative techniques.