title: Spontaneous ileal perforation complicating low anorectal malformation.
abstract: Anorectal malformation is a common anomaly in neonates. Although colorectal perforations have been reported as a complication, ileal perforation is rarely encountered. This is a report of a 2-day-old boy presenting with a low anorectal malformation, complicated with ileal perforation, necessitating laparotomy and ileal repair. Anoplasty was done for the low anomaly. Early presentation and prompt treatment of anorectal malformations is important to prevent such potential life threatening complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Paediatric Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria.
authors.forename: TiJesuni
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Olatunji
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Igoche
authors.forename: Pascal
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Anyanwu
authors.forename: Emmanuel A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ameh
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D000071056:Anorectal Malformations; D001006:Anus, Imperforate / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous