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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:[ citation needed]

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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