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Arneitz, C; Windhaber, J; Flucher, C; Gasparella, P; Amerstorfer, E; Huber-Zeyringer, A; Castellani, C; Singer, G; Till, H.
Cardiorespiratory performance and locomotor function of patients with anorectal malformations.
Sci Rep. 2021; 11(1):18919
Doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-98368-z
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Arneitz Christoph
- Singer Georg
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Amerstorfer Eva
- Castellani Christoph
- Flucher Christina
- Gasparella Paolo
- Huber-Zeyringer Andrea
- Till Holger
- Windhaber Jana Maria
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- Abstract:
- The aim of this study was to assess whether adolescents following anorectal malformation repair have a decreased cardiorespiratory performance capacity and impaired motor skills. All eligible children treated for ARMs between 2000 and 2014 were invited to participate in a prospective study consisting of a clinical examination, evaluation of Bowel function and Quality of Life, spirometry, spiroergometry and assessment of the motor activity. The results were compared to a healthy age- and sex-matched control group. There was no statistically significant difference in height, weight, BMI, muscle mass or body fat percentage between the study and the control group. Nine out of 18 patients (50%) had an excellent functional outcome with a normal Bowel Function Score. Spirometry revealed no significant differences between ARM patients and controls, four patients showed a ventilation disorder. Spiroergometry revealed a significantly lower relative performance capacity and the overall rating of the motor activity test showed significantly decreased grades in ARM patients. ARM patients were affected by an impaired cardiopulmonary function and decreased motor abilities. Long-term examinations consisting of routine locomotor function evaluation and spiroergometry are advisable to detect impaired cardiopulmonary function and to prevent a progression of associated complications and related impaired quality of life.
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