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Imperforate anus repair  - series
Imperforate anus repair - series


Imperforate anus repair

Alternative Names:
Anorectal malformation repair; Perineal anoplasty

Risks:

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

  • Reactions to medications
  • Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
Other risks include the following:
  • Damage to the supporting muscles in the pelvis
  • Damage to the urethra
  • Temporary postoperative paralysis of the bowel (paralytic ileus)



Review Date: 10/25/2004
Reviewed By: Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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