Question 1

is having an imperforate anus a birth hereditary?

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No: Most of imperforate anus occurs sporadically even if it sometimes is associated with other anomalies, e.g., vertebral anomaly, esophageal atresia, etc.

Question 2

can you tell me of a charity for imperforate anus?

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Charity: I'm not sure if you are looking for one to donate to or if you are looking for help for someone you know with the condition. I am not aware of a specific organization that just deals with imperforate anus. However, if you contact the Pediatric Surgery department of your local Children's Hospital, they likely have charitable foundations set up that deal with kids with this defect.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: imperforate anus?

Accepted Answer

Imperforate anus: An imperforate anus or anorectal malformations  are birth defects in which the rectum is malformed. Anorectal malformations are a spectrum of different congenital anomalies in males and females, that varies from fairly minor lesions to complex anomalies.  Even cause is unknown, a genetic basis is associated in about  10% of patients.

Question 4

what to do if i have imperforate anus and theres things i want to do in my life?

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A colostomy remains: There are various degrees of imperforate anus.  If a septum alone is present it can be perforated and bowel will function.  Various forms of proctoplasty have been employed to leave a functional anus but if colostomy was required at birth, there is no way to repair the problem since pulling bowel thru area with no sphincter, leaves incontinence.  People function with colostomies and irrigate stoma

Question 5

can you be born with an imperforate anus?

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Yes: Sometimes the anus is not open and a surgeon after birth can rectify this situation. Depending upon the level of the obstruction-the surgery may be simple or complex. The infant will have to undergo some diagnostic radiology. Infant should be born in a hospital that has a Pediatric Surgeon.

Question 6

what is the best surgery for imperforate anus?

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PENA procedure: Depends on the type of imperforate anus.  A very low type can be corrected with simple anoplasty.  High types will need a colostomy first then later repair.  Most surgeons today will do a posterior sagital anorectoplasty.  Recently laparoscopy has been shown to be helpful in certain types.

Question 7

is the surgery for an imperforate anus permanent?

Accepted Answer

Define perminent!: The complexity of the surgery for anal defects varies with the defect. If it is a short pull thru and the sphincter muscles can be preserved a favorable outcome with a single procedure may be possible. A complex repair with take down of a fistula and complications may need modifiations over time.Some kids may never have control as they grow older.Each case has unique issues.

Question 8

is it common to be born with an imperforate anus?

Accepted Answer

No: I can remember 3 cases in 30 plus years of practice.

Question 9

are there any non-surgical methods of dealing with imperforate anus?

Accepted Answer

No.: Imperforate anus is a surgical emergency and requires immediate surgical evaluation, preferably by a pediatric surgeon experienced in the procedure.

Question 10

what are the tests for imperforate anus?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal U/S, MRI.: Imperforate anus can be diagnosed with difficulty using prenatal ultrasound and confirmed with fetal mri. Obvioulsy, the physical examination and imaging studies in the nursery can easily diagnose this congenital anomaly after birth.

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