| Imperforate anus - Anorectal malformations |
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An X-ray showing imperforate anus
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| Classification and external resources |
| ICD-10 |
Q42.3 |
| ICD-9 |
751.2 |
| OMIM |
301800 207500 |
| MedlinePlus |
001147 |
| eMedicine |
ped/1171 ped/2923 |
| MeSH |
D001006 |
An imperforate anus or anorectal malformations (ARMs) are birth defects in which the rectum is malformed. ARMs are a spectrum of different congenital anomalies in males and females, that varies from fairly minor lesions, as well as complex anomalies.[1] The cause of ARMs is unknown, the genetic basis of these anomalies is very complex because of their anatomical variability, in an 8% of patients genetic factors are clearly associated with ARMs.[2] Anorectal Malformation in Currarino syndrome represent the only association for which the gene HLXB9 has been identified.[1][3]
Contents
- 1 Features
- 2 Associated anomalies
- 3 Diagnosis
- 4 Variations
- 5 Treatment
- 6 Prognosis
- 7 Epidemiology
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Features
There are several forms of imperforate anus and anorectal malformations.The new classification is in relation of the type of associated fistula.[4] The classical Wingspread classification was in low,and high anomalies:
- A low lesion, in which the colon remains close to the skin. In this case, there may be a stenosis (narrowing) of the anus, or the anus may be missing altogether, with the rectum ending in a blind pouch.
- A high lesion, in which the colon is higher up in the pelvis and there is a fistula connecting the rectum and the bladder, urethra or the vagina.
- A persistent cloaca (from the term cloaca, an analogous orifice in reptiles and amphibians), in which the rectum, vagina and urinary tract are joined into a single channel.
Imperforate anus is usually present along with other birth defects—spinal problems, heart problems, tracheoesophageal fistula, esophageal atresia, renal anomalies, and limb anomalies are among the possibilities.[5]
Associated anomalies
Imperforate anus is associated with an increased incidence of some other specific anomalies as well, together being called the VACTERL association:
- V - Vertebral anomalies
- A - Anal atresia
- C - Cardiovascular anomalies
- T - Tracheoesophageal fistula
- E - Esophageal atresia
- R - Renal (kidney) and/or radial anomalies
- L - Limb defects
Other entities associated with an imperforate anus are trisomies 18 and 21, the cat-eye syndrome (partial trisomy or tetrasomy of a maternally derived number 22 chromosome), Baller-Gerold syndrome, Currarino syndrome, caudal regression syndrome, FG syndrome, Johanson-Blizzard syndrome, McKusick-Kaufman syndrome, Pallister-Hall syndrome, short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 1, Townes-Brocks syndrome, urorectal septum malformation sequence, and the OEIS complex (omphalocele, exstrophy of the cloaca, imperforate anus, spinal defects).
Diagnosis
When an infant is born with an anorectal malformation, it is usually detected quickly as it is a very obvious defect. Doctors will then determine the type of birth defect the child was born with and whether or not there are any associated malformations. It is important to determine the presence of any associated defects during the newborn period in order to treat them early and avoid further sequelae. There are two main categories of anorectal malformations: those that require a protective colostomy and those that do not. The decision to open a colostomy is usually taken within the first 24 hours of birth.
Sonography can be used to determine the type of imperforate anus.[6]
Variations
There are other forms of anorectal malformations though imperforate anus is most common. Other variants include Anterior ectopic anus.[7] This form is more commonly seen in females and presents with constipation.[8]
Treatment
Imperforate anus usually requires immediate surgery to open a passage for feces unless a fistula can be relied on until corrective surgery takes place. Depending on the severity of the imperforate, it is treated either with a perineal anoplasty[9] or with a colostomy.
Prognosis
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With a high lesion, many children have problems controlling bowel function and most also become constipated. With a low lesion, children generally have good bowel control, but they may still become constipated.
For children who have a poor outcome for continence and constipation from the initial surgery, further surgery to better establish the angle between the anus and the rectum may improve continence and, for those with a large rectum, surgery to remove that dilated segment may significantly improve the bowel control for the patient. An antegrade enema mechanism can be established by joining the appendix to the skin (Malone stoma); however, establishing more normal anatomy is the priority.
Epidemiology
Imperforate anus has an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 births.[10][11] It affects boys and girls with similar frequency.[12] However, imperforate anus will present as the low version 90% of the time in females and 50% of the time in males.
Imperforate anus is an occasional complication of sacrococcygeal teratoma.[13]
References
- ^ a b Holschneider, Alexander Matthias; Hutson, John M., eds. (14 November 2006). Anorectal Malformations in Children: Embryology, Diagnosis, Surgical Treatment, Follow-up. Springer. pp. 1–. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-31751-7. ISBN 978-3-540-31750-0. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ Moore, Samuel W (14 November 2006). "Genetics, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Anorectal Malformations and Caudal Regression Syndrome". In Holschneider, Alexander Matthias; Hutson, John M. Anorectal Malformations in Children: Embryology, Diagnosis, Surgical Treatment, Follow-up. Springer. pp. 31–48. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-31751-7_3. ISBN 978-3-540-31750-0. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ Belloni, E; Martucciello, G; Verderio, D; Ponti, E; Seri, M; Jasonni, V; Torre, M; Ferrari, M; Tsui, LC; Scherer, SW (January 2000). "Involvement of the HLXB9 homeobox gene in Currarino syndrome.". American Journal of Human Genetics 66 (1): 312–9. doi:10.1086/302723. PMC 1288336. PMID 10631160.
- ^ Pena A, Levitt MA. (2006) "Anorectal Malformations" in: Grosfeld et al. Ed. "Pediatric Surgery", Mosly
- ^ Colorectal Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. "Anorectal Malformations / Imperforate Anus." Retrieved July, 2005.
- ^ Haber HP, Seitz G, Warmann SW, Fuchs J (2007). "Transperineal sonography for determination of the type of imperforate anus". AJR. American journal of roentgenology 189 (6): 1525–9. doi:10.2214/AJR.07.2468. PMID 18029895.
- ^ Bill AH, Jr; Johnson, RJ; Foster, RA (February 1958). "Anteriorly placed rectal opening in the perineum ectopic anus; a report of 30 cases.". Annals of surgery 147 (2): 173–9. doi:10.1097/00000658-195802000-00005. PMC 1450565. PMID 13498637.
- ^ Leape, LL; Ramenofsky, ML (December 1978). "Anterior ectopic anus: a common cause of constipation in children.". Journal of pediatric surgery 13 (6D): 627–30. doi:10.1016/S0022-3468(78)80105-5. PMID 731362.
- ^ Becmeur F, Hofmann-Zango I, Jouin H, Moog R, Kauffmann I, Sauvage P (2001). "Three-flap anoplasty for imperforate anus: results for primary procedure or for redoes". European Journal of Pediatric Surgery 11 (5): 311–4. doi:10.1055/s-2001-18555. PMID 11719868.
- ^ Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- ^ MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- ^ Adotey JM, Jebbin NJ (2004). "Anorectal disorders requiring surgical treatment in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt". Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria 13 (4): 350–4. PMID 15523860.
- ^ Bhat NA, Mathur M, Bhatnagar V (2003). "Sacrococcygeal teratoma with anorectal malformation". Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 22 (1): 27. PMID 12617452.
External links
- Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Imperforate anus
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