Abstract
Rectal atresia (RA) with a normal anus is a rare anomaly. We describe a case of rectal atresia in a newborn male presenting with an abdominal distension and failure of passing meconium. The rectal atresia was primarily operated by transanal route.
Highlights
Rectal atresia (RA) with a normal anus is a rare anomaly
The neonate was diagnosed with rectal atresia
Rectal atresia) was identified and exposed by transanal approach (Fig. 1): Mucosal web was bulging significantly due to meconium behind it
Summary
Rectal atresia (RA) with a normal anus is a rare anomaly. We describe a case of rectal atresia in a newborn male presenting with an abdominal distension and failure of passing meconium. A 2-day-old boy admitted in our department with abdominal distension, bilious vomiting, and failure to pass meconium. He was born spontaneously at full term after an uncomplicated pregnancy with a birth weight of Several prenatal ultrasonic investigations were reported as normal. Clinical examination revealed abdominal distension, with a normal perineum, genitalia and anus identified in the correct location in the perineum.
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