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Anorectal anomalies

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Short description: Congenital malformations of the anus and rectum
Anorectal anomalies

Anorectal anomalies are congenital malformations of the anus and rectum.[1] One anal anomaly, imperforate anus has an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 births.[2][3] It affects boys and girls with similar frequency.[4]

Examples of anorectal anomalies include:[citation needed]

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References

  1. ↑ Cho, Sechin; Moore, Shawn P.; Fangman, Tony (2001-05-01). "One Hundred Three Consecutive Patients With Anorectal Malformations and Their Associated Anomalies" (in en). Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 155 (5): 587–91. doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.5.587. ISSN 1072-4710. PMID 11343503. 
  2. ↑ Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
  3. ↑ MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
  4. ↑ "Anorectal disorders requiring surgical treatment in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt". Nigerian Journal of Medicine 13 (4): 350–4. 2004. PMID 15523860. 
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