What is anorectal malformation repair?

Also known as: anorectal malformation surgery, imperforate anus repair, imperforate anus surgery.

Anorectal malformation is a birth defect that adversely impacts the development of the anus and rectum. This can negatively affect or even prevent a baby from passing stools through the anus and rectum. Anorectal malformation repair is a surgical procedure to fix the problem.

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Reviewed by: Juan L Calisto, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM