Quality of life of children and adolescents with congenital anorectal malformations

• Published in: Kinderkrankenschwester : Organ der Sektion Kinderkrankenpflege Vol. 36; no. 3; p. 85
• Main Authors: Leitner, Julia, Kirchler, Erwin, Mantovan, Franco
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.03.2017
• Subjects: Adolescent; Anorectal Malformations - nursing; Anorectal Malformations - psychology; Body Image; Child; Child, Preschool; Fecal Incontinence - nursing; Fecal Incontinence - psychology; Humans; Peer Group; Quality of Life - psychology; Self Concept; Social Adjustment; Social Support

anorectal malformations an at first glance invisible disorder - triggers the affected children and young people and their parents strong unease and is therefore often concealed and secretive. The problems are not less if the affected children grown up. Incontinence can affect quality of life and mas...