Anorectal Malformation Associated with Small and Large Bowel Atresias: A Rare Association

Abstract

Anorectal malformation (ARM) is one of frequent neonatal surgical problem managed in pediatric surgical units. Gastrointestinal malformations are associated in approximately 5% cases of ARM. Some of the common associations are oesophageal atresia and trachea oesophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, hirschsprung`s disease, pouch colon and neuronal intestinal dysplasia [1]. Association of ARM with either colonic atresia or jejuno-ileal atresia has rarely been reported in literature [2-5]. Here we report a case of ARM associated with both colonic and multiple jejuno-ileal atresias.

The Incidence of Associated Anomalies in Children with Congenital Duodenal Obstruction—A Retrospective Cohort Study of 112 Patients

“…Although there is a strong correlation between DO, trisomy 21 and cardiac anomalies, there is a lack of knowledge of other potential associated anomalies. Previous studies suggest a potential association with esophageal atresia, anorectal malformations or vertebral anomalies and DO [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. These anomalies are all part of the (vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac anomalies, tracheo-esophageal fistula, renal anomalies, limb abnormalities (VACTERL) spectrum [ 10 ].…”

Sigmoid Colon Atresia in a Female with Imperforate Anus without Vestibular Fistula

“…Only a few cases have been reported in literature. [1,2] Herein, we report a case of rare ARM associated with sigmoid colonic atresia.…”

“…Anorectal malformations are usually associated with various congenital anomalies such as VACTERL anomalies (Vertebral, Anorectal, Cardiac, Tracheo-Esophageal, Renal and Limbs). [1] Colonic atresia (CA) is also an exceedingly rare site of intes-…”

High anorectal malformation with atresia of the ascending colon—An unusual association

“…Simultaneous coexistence of both anomalies is exceedingly rare and to the best of our knowledge, only 16 previous cases were reported in the English literature (Table 1). 2‐17 …”