Imperforate Anus

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Synonyms

Anal Atresia
Anal Membrane
Anal Stenosis
Anorectal Malformations
Ectopic Anus
High Imperforate Anus
Low Imperforate Anus
Perineal Anus
Rectoperineal Fistula

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Imperforate anus is a rare inborn abnormality characterized by the absence or abnormal localization of the anus. The rectum or the colon may be connected to the vagina or the bladder by a tunnel (fistula). With surgical correction, normal elimination can become possible.

Resources

National Advisory Service to Parents of Children with a Stoma (NASPCS) - The Charity for Incontinent and Stoma Children
51 Anderson Dr
Darvel, Ayrshire Ayrshire, Intl KA17 0DE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01560 322024
Internet: http://www.naspcs.co.uk/

NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Tel: (301)654-3810
Fax: (301)907-8906
Tel: (800)891-5389
Email: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

Pull-Thru Network
2312 Savoy Street
Hoover, AL 35226
USA
Tel: 2059782930
Email: info@pullthrough.org
Internet: http://www.pullthrough.org

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.
930 Woodcock Rd
Suite 225
Orlando, FL 32803
USA
Tel: 4078950802
Fax: 4078950824
Email: staff@birthdefects.org
Internet: http://www.birthdefects.org

Bowel Group for Kids Incorporated
Bowel Group for Kids Inc.-Stet
PO Box 40
Oakdale, NSW, 2570
Austrailia
Tel: 61 2 4659 6186
Fax: 61 2 4659 6381
Email: gribbins@ozemail.com.au

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Last Updated: 8/7/2007
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Last Updated: August 07, 2007

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