title: High anorectal malformation in a five-month-old boy: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India. gangulybhu@rediffmail.com.
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authors.initials: A
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authors.forename: Vijayendra
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Shiv P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Sharma
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