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Routine postoperative anal dilation

The practice of routine postoperative anal dilation after surgeries such as posterior sagittal anorectoplasty or transanal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease

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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...