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]

Not to be confused with anorexia.

Examples of anorectal anomalies include:

See also

References
  1. Cho, Sechin; Moore, Shawn P.; Fangman, Tony (1 May 2001). "One Hundred Three Consecutive Patients With Anorectal Malformations and Their Associated Anomalies". Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 155 (5): 587–91. doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.5.587. ISSN 1072-4710. PMID 11343503.
  2. Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
  3. MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
  4. Adotey JM, Jebbin NJ (2004). "Anorectal disorders requiring surgical treatment in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt". Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 13 (4): 350–4. PMID 15523860.


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