Imperforate anus and ectopic orifices in adult patients

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Abstract
Imperforate anus is almost always detected and treated in infancy or early childhood. There is little in the medical literature about this entity in post-adolescent patients and, when a rare reference is found, it usually describes a patient who underwent less than satisfactory treatment as a child. During the past 3 yr, 1 adult patient who had an imperforate anus and another adult patient with an ectopic orifice were treated. In an effort to learn of other surgeons'' experiences with these conditions, a questionnaire was sent. Results are presented. Imperforate ani and ectopic orifices are extremely rare in adults.

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