Diseases of the colon and rectum
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The aim of this study was to compare long-term results for patients born with an anorectal malformation and fecal incontinence treated with a dynamic graciloplasty with those for the total group of patients undergoing dynamic graciloplasty. ⋯ Results of dynamic graciloplasty for fecal incontinence are reasonable for this specific group of patients with limited treatment options. Despite functional dynamic graciloplasty, the results are worse than those for the total group of patients with dynamic graciloplasty. Rectal sensitivity and type of malformation are prognostic factors for outcome and can be used to select patients for treatment with dynamic graciloplasty, thereby improving treatment outcome.