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An imperforate anus or anal atresia is a birth defect in which the rectum is malformed. Its cause is unknown.
Features
There are several forms of imperforate anus:
- A low lesion, in which the colon remains close to the skin. In this case, there may be a stenosis (narrowing) of the anus, or the anus may be missing altogether, with the rectum ending in a blind pouch.
- A high lesion, in which the colon is higher up in the pelvis and there is a fistula connecting the rectum and the bladder, urethra or the vagina.
- A cloaca (named after the analogous orifice in amphibians), where the rectum, vagina and colon are joined into a single opening.
Treatment
Imperforate anus usually requires immediate surgery to open a passage for faeces. Depending on the severity of the imperforate, it is either treated with a perineal anoplasty or colostomy. More on [ Imperforate anus ]
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The Pull-thru Network - Non-profit support and resource organization for families of children born with imperforate anus, cloaca, Hirschsprung's Disease and any of the associated defects.
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Colon and Rectal Surgery - Abstracts: Primary repair of imperforate anus in an adult.
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