Anorectal anomalies

Congenital malformations of the anus and rectum

Medical condition
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]

  • Anal stenosis
  • Proctitis
  • Anal bleeding
  • Anal fistula

See also

  • Imperforate anus

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.

External links

  • The Monarch Initiative
Classification
D
  • ICD-11: LD2F.1Y
  • ICD-10: Q45.8
  • ICD-9-CM: 751.8
  • OMIM: 107100
  • MeSH: D000071056
  • SNOMED CT: 33225004
External resources
  • Scholia: Q4770166
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