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Octave Excupère Désiré Miaffo Dongmo1, Pauline Mantho2,3, Missoki Azanlédji Boume4, Eric Bitchoka3, Dominique Enyama1,5, Irène Kouna6, Théophile Kamguep7, Jean Paul Ndamba Engbang2,3.
Abstract
Anorectal atresia and rectal stenosis are rare types of anorectal malformations, accounting for only 1-2% of cases. We here report one case of anorectal atresia. The study involved a female newborn baby delivered at term via vaginal birth, weighing 3600g, who was admitted with failure to pass meconium, abdominal bloating and fever on day 6 of life. Clinical examination showed a temperature of 39ºC, distended abdomen, normal anal location and peremeability, with prolapsed pinkish mass and no signs of necrosis. A cannula trocar stylet was inserted between the mass and rectal mucosa and stopped at about 3cm from the anal margin. Abdominal X-ray without treatment showed distended bowels and air-fluid levels, with no evidence of hollow-organ perforation. Due to suspicion of complete anorectal atresia, 16 gauge needle was inserted into the membrane and meconium was collected abundantly with considerable abdominal deflation. Surgical excision of the membrane was then performed. The postoperative course was uneventful and newborn baby was discharged at postoperative day 3. Anal dilatations were performed to treat anal stenosis. At 6-months´ follow-up, functional outcome was satisfactory. Anorectal atresia manifesting as failure to pass meconium associated with mass protruding through the anus has not yet been described in the literature. Membrane puncture confirmed the diagnosis. Membrane was resected with good outcome. Copyright: Octave Excupère Désiré Miaffo Dongmo et al.Entities:
Keywords: Anorectal atresia; anorectal malformations; case report; newborn baby; rectal stenosis
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Year: 2022 PMID: 36212938 PMCID: PMC9508370 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2022.42.200.35576
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1masse prolabée par l’anus
Figure 2fossette en regard du coccyx
Figure 3radiographie de l’abdomen sans préparation debout de face montrant une occlusion intestinale avec une absence d’aération du rectum
Figure 4introduction du cathéter à travers la membrane ramenant le méconium
Figure 5sténose anale marquée par l’émission de selles filiformes