Chapter 17 - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)»Other congenital malformations of the digestive system (Q38-Q45)»Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula (Q42.3)
Q42.3
Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
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.