Imperforate anus (patient information)

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What is imperforate anus?

How do I know if my baby has imperforate anus and what are the symptoms of imperforate anus?

  • Anal opening very near the vaginal opening in girls
  • Missing or misplaced opening to the anus
  • No passage of first stool within 24 - 48 hours after birth
  • Stool passes out of the vagina, base of penis, scrotum, or urethra
  • Swollen belly area

Who is at risk for imperforate anus?

The cause of imperforate anus is not clear. Many forms of imperforate anus are associated with other birth defects. It is a relatively common condition that occurs in about 1 out of 5,000 infants.

How to know you have imperforate anus?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Diseases with similar symptoms

Where to find medical care for imperforate anus?

Directions to Hospitals Treating imperforate anus

Prevention of imperforate anus

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Copyleft Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001147.htm

http://www.ucsfchildrenshospital.org/conditions/imperforate_anus/

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/929904-overview

http://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=544&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=31530&item_id=31487

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