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Which type of imperforate anus is characterized by the absence of an opening in the perineum, with the skin at the anal area heaped up and possibly extending as a band covering the anal opening?
Which type of imperforate anus is characterized by the absence of an opening in the perineum, with the skin at the anal area heaped up and possibly extending as a band covering the anal opening?
What is the most severe form of high imperforate anus deformity?
What is the most severe form of high imperforate anus deformity?
What anatomical feature is often associated with patients with high imperforate anus?
What anatomical feature is often associated with patients with high imperforate anus?
How is the type of anorectal anomaly best established?
How is the type of anorectal anomaly best established?
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In low anomalies, where may a small fistula extend from the anus?
In low anomalies, where may a small fistula extend from the anus?
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What method is commonly used to establish the lower extent of the rectum?
What method is commonly used to establish the lower extent of the rectum?
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What can be detected in the perineal raphe in males with low anomalies?
What can be detected in the perineal raphe in males with low anomalies?
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What may help differentiate between high and low lesions of imperforate anus?
What may help differentiate between high and low lesions of imperforate anus?
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What is the treatment approach commonly used for high anomalies of imperforate anus?
What is the treatment approach commonly used for high anomalies of imperforate anus?
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What syndrome is associated with imperforate anus?
What syndrome is associated with imperforate anus?
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Study Notes
Imperforate Anus Characteristics
- Absence of an anal opening in the perineum presents as skin heaped up in the anal area, potentially extending as a band covering the anal opening.
- Most severe form of high imperforate anus deformity involves extensive malformation of the anorectal area.
Associated Anatomical Features
- High imperforate anus is often associated with other congenital anomalies, including anomalies of the urinary tract.
Diagnosis and Assessment
- Anorectal anomaly type is best established through detailed imaging and clinical examination, often including colostogram or MRI.
- In low anomalies, a small fistula may extend from the anus to the perineum or the vestibule in females.
Diagnostic Techniques
- The lower extent of the rectum is commonly established using a rectal exam or imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy.
Clinical Findings
- In males with low anomalies, hair tufts or other abnormalities may be detected in the perineal raphe.
- Differentiation between high and low lesions of imperforate anus can be aided by evaluating associated anomalies and conducting X-ray or ultrasound studies.
Treatment Approaches
- High anomalies of imperforate anus are typically treated with surgical procedures like colostomy and reconstruction to create a functional anus.
Associated Syndromes
- Imperforate anus is frequently associated with syndromes such as VACTERL (Vertebral anomalies, Anal atresia, Cardiac defects, Tracheoesophageal fistula, Esophageal atresia, Renal anomalies, and Limb defects).
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Description
Learn about the classification A of imperforate anus, where the anus may be ectopically placed anterior to its normal position, or it may have a narrow stenosis of the anal canal or an anal membrane. This condition may involve no opening in the perineum, with the skin at the anal area heaped up and extending as a band covering the anal opening.
