Management
imperforate anus (ARM)
imperforate anus is a type of birth defect called an anal malformation. This means that the anus and rectum dont form in the usual way.the cause of imperforate anus is abnormal development of the fetus and may be associated with other birth defects.The incidence is one out of 5000.
there are three types of imperforate anus high,intermediate and low variety.
Invetigations required are radiological..Invertogram,ultrasonogarphy,rarely MRI..
Imperforate anus will need surgery whether in one stage or multiple stayges. comman repair is a posterior sagittal anorectoplasty with or without stomal coverage.
imperforate anus (ARM)
imperforate anus (ARM) invertogram
imperforate anus (ARM) colostomy