Anorectal

Malformation

What is an anorectal malformation?

 This is an uncommon condition in babies, where the anus doesn’t form correctly. It may be in the wrong place or missing entirely.

Your doctor can use the images below to explain to you about your child’s anatomy. (The labels are coming soon)

 

Images

Female

Normal Female

Female anorectal malformation

  • Perineal fistula

  • Rectovestibular fistula

  • Rectovaginal fistula

  • Cloaca - short

  • Cloaca - long

Male

Normal Male

Male anorectal malformation

  • Perineal fistula

  • Perineal fistula 2

  • Rectobulbar fistula

  • Rectoprostatic fistula

  • No fistula (Pouch)

Colostomy

Some conditions will require the child to divert bowel movements (poo) away from the affected area. This means they can empty into a bag on the abdominal wall. This is called a stoma.

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