TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Imperforate Anus A1 - Hay, Jr, William W. A1 - Levin, Myron J. A1 - Deterding, Robin R. A1 - Abzug, Mark J. PY - 2017 T2 - Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics AB - Typically develops during the fifth to seventh week of pregnancyOccurs in 1 of 5000 live birthsSlightly more common malesAlmost 50% of babies have additional defects, often in association with a particular syndromeDefects are generally classified asLow (rectoperineal malformation) where the rectum may not connect to the anus, a membrane may be present over the anal opening, or the anal opening may be narrow or misplacedA high lesion is classified where the rectum may connect to part of the urinary tract or the reproductive system through a fistula SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145456428 ER -