RT Book, Section
A1 Hay, Jr, William W.
A1 Levin, Myron J.
A1 Deterding, Robin R.
A1 Abzug, Mark J.
SR Print(0)
ID 1145456428
T1 Imperforate Anus
T2 Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264257614
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145456428
RD 2024/04/19
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