Imperforate Anus

Question 1

It is the stricture of the anus

Answer 1

Imperforate Anus

Question 2

Where is the accompanying fistula for boys?

Answer 2

Bladder

Question 3

Where is the accompanying fistula for girls?

Answer 3

Vagina

Question 4

Imperforate anus may occur as an additional complication of the spinal cord disorders due to

Answer 4

Because both of the external layer and spinal cord arise from the same germ layer

Question 5

A small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the opening of the anus.

Answer 5

Anal Fistula

Question 6

Anal fistula is the abnormal connection of what

Answer 6

Colon
Organs
Blood vessels

Question 7

Assessment of the imperforate anus

Answer 7

No anus is present
A membrane of black meconium protruding the anus
Wink reflex is not present since sensory nerve ending are not intact
Inability to insert a rubber catheter in the rectum
No stool passed and distended abdomen

Question 8

Therapeutic Management

Answer 8

Surgery - anastomosis of separated bowel segments