CONGENITAL ANOMALIES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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.

Girls: recto perineal fistula, recto vestibular fistula

Both: imperforated anus and rectal atresia

Signs and symptoms

 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

The developing clinically oriented embryology by Keith L Moore (page 218)

Langman's medical embryology T.W.Sadle

Http://www.childrenshospital.org

Http://www.stlouischildrens.org

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

LECTURER: DR.MASILILI GODFREY

STUDENT:NAKABAZZI RAHMA

COURSE: BDS

REG NO: 22/U/3521