These findings are extremely significant as they are contrary to the general acceptance that the SMC is located within the center of the AD.[ 1 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ] The clinical significance of these findings would appear to relate mainly to the procedure of laparoscopy-assisted anorectoplasty (LAARP),[ 12 , 13 ] as during open surgery for ARM (PSARP), the SMC is displayed during the dissection and care is taken to place the terminal bowel within its center.
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Correlation of the Position of the Anal Dimple with the Caudal Termination of the Striated Muscle Complex in Patients with Anorectal Malformations.
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