Congenital funnel anus: investigation and novel management strategy

J Pediatr Surg. 2004 Jul;39(7):1119-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.03.066.

Abstract

Congenital funnel anus is a rare and poorly documented condition in which treatment strategies are still evolving. The authors present 2 cases and describe the findings after magnetic resonance imaging along with the treatment regime used successfully in these children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / abnormalities*
  • Anal Canal / pathology
  • Anal Canal / surgery*
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Constipation / etiology
  • Constipation / prevention & control
  • Fecal Incontinence / etiology
  • Fecal Incontinence / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / methods