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Imperforate Anus (4)
Diagnosis of imperforate anus (the absence of a normal anal opening)is usually made shortly after birth by a routine physical examination. Imperforate anus occurs in about 1 in 5000 births and its cause is unknown.
Children who have imperforate anus may also have other congenital anomalies. The acronym VACTERL describes the associated problems that infants with imperforate anus may have: Vertebral defects, Anal atresia, Cardiac anomalies, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, Renal anomalies, and Limb anomalies.
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The Pull-thru Network
· Non-profit support and resource organization for families of children born with imperforate anus, cloaca, Hirschsprung's Disease and any of the associated defects.
Imperforate Anus
· cached · Information page including definitions, from Texas Pediatric Surgical Associates
Imperforate Anus Repair
· iweb · cached · Definition of and about anorectal malformations and treatments.
Anorectal Malformations
· iweb · cached · Colorectal Center surgeons at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, provide information on anorectal malformations for families and health professionals.
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