Imperforate anus, malrotation and Hirschsprung's disease: a rare association

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1995 Jun;5(3):187-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1066202.

Abstract

The association of imperforate anus with anomalies of rectal innervation is very rare. Moreover, malrotation only rarely accompanies these malformations. We report 2 patients with this unusual triple association and its impact on their management. Retrospectively both patients presented at birth with the same radiological picture of distended distal colon and right-sided small bowel location. We discuss the importance of a systematic search for associated intestinal malformations in cases of imperforate anus in order to avoid serious complications and to choose the optimal operative strategy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Anus, Imperforate / diagnosis
  • Anus, Imperforate / surgery*
  • Colostomy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hirschsprung Disease / diagnosis
  • Hirschsprung Disease / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Ileostomy
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Obstruction / congenital*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Male
  • Reoperation