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Reconstructive Anorectal Surgery

The use of controlled anal dilatation in reconstructive anorectal surgery for congenital anomalies

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Jan 8, 2026

What pediatric protocols exist for parent‑administered anal dilation after anorectal surgery and how are they taught and monitored?

Routine postoperative anal dilation (PAD) is a longstanding pediatric practice after surgeries such as posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) or transanal pull‑through for Hirschsprung disease, typ...

Jan 8, 2026

What are medical indications for professional anal dilation versus at‑home training?

Anal dilation is a medically endorsed intervention used to widen a narrowed anal canal, relax chronically tight sphincter muscles, and prevent postoperative strictures; it can be delivered either as s...