High anorectal malformation in a five-month-old boy: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Anorectal malformation, one of the most common congenital defects, may present with a wide spectrum of defects. Almost all male patients present within first few days of life.


METHODS
A five-month-old baby boy of Indian origin and nationality presented with anal atresia and associated rectourethral prostatic fistula. The anatomy of the malformation and our patient's good condition permitted a primary definitive repair of the anomaly. A brief review of the relevant literature is included.


CONCLUSIONS
Delayed presentation of a patient with high anorectal malformation is rare. The appropriate treatment can be rewarding.
Pandey
Anand
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India. gangulybhu@rediffmail.com.
Gangopadhyay
Ajay N
AN
Kumar
Vijayendra
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Sharma
Shiv P
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