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Embryology Assignment
Embryology Assignment
ANORECTAL MALFORMATIONS
Introduction
Anorectal malformations are birth defects in which the anus and rectum don’t develop properly. These
include different abnormalities that is; the anal passage may be narrow, a membrane may be present
over anal opening, the rectum may not connect to the anus and the rectum may connect to a part of the
urinary tract or reproductive system through a fistula. Anorectal malformations in:
Boys: perineal fistula, rectobulbamrethal fistula, recto prostatic fistula and recto bladder neck fistula.
Lack of stool
Stool coming from the vagina
Urine coming from the anus
Trouble having a bowel movement
Management
Treatment may depend on the child's symptoms, age, general health and severity of the condition.
These abnormalities need surgery to be corrected.
References
Http://www.childrenshospital.org
Http://www.stlouischildrens.org
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
COURSE: BDS