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The aim of this article is to provide a framework for the diagnostic evaluation of the adolescent patient with a PFD and introduce management strategies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Recent findings<\/jats:title><jats:p>Patients with PFDs can present with gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, constipation, incomplete evacuation, and fecal incontinence or nongastrointestinal complaints around genitourinary symptoms or sexual health. Although such symptoms can be attributed to a variety of diagnoses, PFDs should be considered in the adolescent patient based on history and physical examination findings, including a careful digital rectal examination. Adolescent patients in high-risk groups may be especially susceptible to PFDs. Such groups include postpartum women, victims of sexual abuse, those with congenital anorectal malformations, or acquired spinal cord or pelvic floor injuries. 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