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Digestive system
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Imperforate anus
Imperforate anus
Imperforate anus repair - series
Imperforate anus repair - series
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Imperforate anus

Alternative Names:
Anorectal malformation; Anal atresia

Symptoms:
  • absence of anal opening
  • misplaced anal opening
  • anal opening very near the vaginal opening in the female
  • no passage of first stool within 24 to 48 hours after birth
  • stool passed by way of vagina, base of penis or scrotum, or urethra
  • abdominal distention


Signs and tests:
A physical examination with check for anal patency in the newborn will show the malformation.

A lower abdominal X-ray or contrast enema may be recommended.

Review Date: 2/22/2002
Reviewed By: Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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