[Rectal atresia].
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.
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Serviço de Cirurgia Pediátrica da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Maceió.
Filho
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Filho
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