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A member asked:
Are there any non-surgical methods of dealing with imperforate anus?
22 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No.: Imperforate anus is a surgical emergency and requires immediate surgical evaluation, preferably by a pediatric surgeon experienced in the procedure.
Answered 4/30/2016
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No: If it is true that there is no anus the child will need surgery. The extent of surgery and the steps involved should be reviewed with a pediatric surgeon.
Answered 7/30/2015
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Yes: Some forms of imperforate anus can be treated with dilation or stretching.
Answered 9/7/2013
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