title: [Rectal atresia].
abstract: The authors report a case of rectal atresia by diaphragm in a newborn four days old, male, with colon obstruction. Diagnosis was made by clinical characteristics, physical examination and radiographic features. After compensation of hydro-electrolytic disturbances, the patient was submitted to surgical treatment. Discharged one week from operation.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Cirurgia Pediátrica da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Maceió.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Tenório
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Filho
authors.forename: H V
authors.initials: HV
authors.lastname: Filho