title: Intra-peritoneal rectal perforation in a neonate leading to acquired rectal atresia.
abstract: A neonate sustaining iatrogenic rectal injury that led to acquired rectal atresia is reported. It was successfully treated by transanal, end-to-end, rectorectal anastomosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002, INDIA.
authors.forename: Yogesh Kumar
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Sarin
keywords: Acquired rectal atresia; Neonate; Rectal perforation