Abstract
Rectal atresia is a very unique defect that occurs in approximately 1 % of all cases of ARM. The main characteristic of this defect is the fact that it has a normal anal canal and normal sphincter mechanism, which gives these patients an excellent functional prognosis, provided they receive an adequate operation. The procedure is well illustrated in this chapter.
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Peña, A., Bischoff, A. (2015). Rectal Atresia. In: Surgical Treatment of Colorectal Problems in Children. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14989-9_14
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