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Imperforate Anus

A congenital abnormality characterized by the persistence of the anal membrane, resulting in a thin membrane covering the normal ANAL CANAL. Imperforation is not always complete and is treated by surgery in infancy. This defect is often associated with NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS; MENTAL RETARDATION; and DOWN SYNDROME.
Also Known As:
Anus, Imperforate; Anal Atresias; Atresias, Anal; Anal Atresia; Atresia, Anal
Networked: 188 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 16 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Hirschsprung Disease (Hirschsprung's Disease)
2. Constipation
3. Fistula
4. Congenital Heart Defects (Congenital Heart Defect)
5. Esophageal Fistula

Experts

1. Puri, Prem: 14 articles (02/2020 - 05/2011)
2. O'Donnell, Anne Marie: 8 articles (02/2020 - 05/2015)
3. Coyle, David: 8 articles (09/2019 - 05/2015)
4. Nakamura, Hiroki: 6 articles (02/2020 - 01/2019)
5. O'Donnell, Anne-Marie: 5 articles (12/2019 - 05/2011)
6. Tomuschat, Christian: 3 articles (09/2019 - 01/2019)
7. Marayati, Naoum Fares: 2 articles (02/2019 - 01/2019)
8. Kawashima, Hiroshi: 2 articles (03/2018 - 01/2004)
9. Garne, Ester: 2 articles (12/2015 - 09/2011)
10. Rescorla, Frederick J: 2 articles (07/2010 - 12/2007)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Imperforate Anus:
1. Transcription Factors (Transcription Factor)IBA
2. Lorazepam (Ativan)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Complement System Proteins (Complement)IBA
4. SynaptophysinIBA
5. Polyurethanes (Polyurethane)IBA
6. BenzodiazepinesIBA
7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
8. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
9. glutamyl- glycyl- valyl- tyrosyl- valyl- histidyl- prolyl- valineIBA
10. Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Colostomy
2. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback)
3. Cecostomy
4. Traction
5. Operative Surgical Procedures