Associated malformations in newborns with imperforate anus in Gorgan, Iran (2006-10)

• Published in: Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ʻUlūm-i Pizishkī-i Gurgān Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 111 - 116
• Main Authors: Mirfazeli A, Mohammadipour A, Baghaeian A, Sanagoo A, Nomali M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Persian
• Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 01-07-2014
• Subjects: Associated anomaly; Genitourinary tract anomaly; Heart anomaly; Imperforate anus
• ISSN: 1562-4765; 2008-4080

Background and Objective: Imperforate anus is a common anorectal malformation, which is associated with other anomalies. This study was done to determine the associated malformations in newborns with imperforate anus in northern Iran. Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on 40 hospitalized newborns (24 boys and 16 girls) with imperforate anus in Taleghani teaching hospital in Gorgan, northern Iran during 2006-10. Results: From 40 newborns with imperforate anus, 23 newborns (57.5%) had associated anomalies. The commonest associated anomalies was genitourinary (65.2%) followed by heart (47.8%), gastrointestinal (13%) and musculoskeletal anomalies (8.7%). Conclusion: Associated anomalies in newborns with imperforate anus in northern Iran have a high prevalence in comparison with other reports.