Imperforate Anus Without Fistula in Males and Females

Abstract

The authors describe this very special, unique defect that only occurs in approximately 5 % of all cases of anorectal malformations. An important feature of this defect is the fact that most of these patients also suffer from Down syndrome. The authors emphasize the fact that even when Down syndrome babies are developmentally delayed, most of them achieve bowel control when they are subjected to a meticulous, detailed operation. Emphasis is placed on the fact that even when these patients do not have a connection with the urinary tract, the separation of the rectum from the urinary tract requires a very meticulous and detailed maneuver.