Anorectal anomalies
Anorectal anomalies are congenital malformations of the anus and rectum.[1] One anal anomaly, imperforate anus has an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 births.[2][3] It affects boys and girls with similar frequency.[4]
Examples of anorectal anomalies include:
References
- ↑ Cho, Sechin; Moore, Shawn P.; Fangman, Tony (2001-05-01). "One Hundred Three Consecutive Patients With Anorectal Malformations and Their Associated Anomalies". Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 155 (5). doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.5.587. ISSN 1072-4710.
- ↑ Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- ↑ MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- ↑ Adotey JM, Jebbin NJ (2004). "Anorectal disorders requiring surgical treatment in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt". Nigerian journal of medicine: journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria. 13 (4): 350–4. PMID 15523860.
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