Abstract
Congenital rectal atresia is an extremely rare malformation that is mostly described as part of a series of anorectal malformations. It is characterized by a normally placed anus and well developed sphincter muscles. The rectal atresia can vary from a thin membrane to a dense fibrous tissue. In congenital rectal atresia, the anal canal is normal and the anus appears normal in size and position however, there is an obstruction usually 1.5–3 cm proximal to the dentate line. The clinical features, diagnosis and management are discussed.
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Al-Salem, A.H. (2020). Congenital Rectal Stenosis and Atresia. In: Atlas of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29211-9_55
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