Imperforate anus
Alternative names:
anal atresia; anorectal malformations
Symptoms:
- absence of anal opening
- misplaced anal opening
- anal opening very near the vaginal opening in the female
- no passage of first stool within 24 to 48 hours after birth
- stool passed by way of vagina or urethra
- abdominal distention
- vomiting if infant is fed
Signs and tests:
A physical examination with check for anal patency in the newborn will show the malformation.
A lower abdominal X-ray may be recommended.
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