Gynecologic care in patients with anorectal malformations: A primer and call to action.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2026

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2026.163287

Abstract

The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) is a group of medical providers dedicated to equitably improving the health and quality of life of individuals affected by congenital colorectal disorders and associated urologic, gynecologic, and other anomalies. Using research and medical expertise, the Gynecology Committee within the PCPLC has developed five consensus statements on gynecologic care of patients born with anorectal malformations: Gynecologic Care in Patients with Anorectal Malformations: A Primer and Call to Action, Methods of Gynecologic Evaluation for Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Prepubertal Gynecologic Evaluation and Management of Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Post-pubertal Gynecology Evaluation and Management of Patients with Anorectal Malformations, Long-term Obstetric and Gynecologic Care for Patients with Anorectal Malformations. In this article, we will provide an introduction and overview of the subsequent consensus statements while also reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of current research and recommendations for gynecologic care in this population. This article serves as an overview, but also as a call to action for ongoing collaborative clinical care and high-quality research to strengthen care and consensus recommendations going forward.

Journal Title

Journal of pediatric surgery

Volume

61

Issue

9

First Page

163287

Last Page

163287

MeSH Keywords

Humans; Female; Anorectal Malformations; Anus, Imperforate; Pregnancy; Genital Diseases, Female; Abnormalities, Multiple

PubMed ID

42431503

Keywords

Anorectal malformations; Gynecologic care; Müllerian anomalies

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