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Not to be confused with anorexia.Template:Move to wiktionaryAnorectal anomalies are medical problems affecting the structure of the anus and rectum. A person with an anorectal problem would have some sort of deformative feature of the anus or rectum, collectively known as an anorectal malformation. One anal anomaly, imperforate anus has an estimated incidence of 1 in 5000 births. It affects boys and girls with similar frequency.<ref name="pmid15523860">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.</ref
Examples of anorectal anomalies include:
- Anal stenosis
- Imperforate anus
- Proctitis
- Anal bleeding
- Anal fistulag
- Hemorrhoid (piles)
References
- Cho, Sechin; Moore, Shawn P.; Fangman, Tony (2001-05-01). "One Hundred Three Consecutive Patients With Anorectal Malformations and Their Associated Anomalies". Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. 155 (5). doi:10.1001/archpedi.155.5.587. ISSN 1072-4710.
- Texas Pediatric Associates. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
- MedLine Plus. "Imperforate anus." Retrieved 13 July 2005.
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