Anal atresia

Case contributed by M Sanal Kumar
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Anal atresia.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
Gender: Male
x-ray

Rectal gas shadow is more than 2 cm from the metal marker (expected position of the anus), indicating a high type of anal atresia.

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