Screen newborns for imperforate anus

Some changes that may happen include: Uterine didelphus — two uteruses with two separate cervices Bicornate uterus — the uterus is heart-shaped Vaginal septum — vagina is divided into two sections Spinal problems — problems with the lumbar lower portion of the spine that assists with bowel and bladder function. Myelomeningocele — spinal cord does not form properly. In , he described a new classification system based on the type of fistula present. When a diverting colostomy is necessary, a descending or sigmoid colostomy is preferred and brought out through the left lower quadrant of the abdomen. Authors Meenakshi Singh 1 ; Kashish Mehra 2. In this type of ARM the anus does not form in the normal way, and the rectum ends in a small opening in the vestibule.

Most defects can be corrected with surgery. Children with mild defects usually do very well. The majority of associated cardiac lesions are corrected after repair of the anomaly except the complex variety with cyanosis.