Transanal Resection for Membranous Rectal Atresia: Report of a Case

Abstract

A newborn boy with progressive bilious vomiting despite his normal perineal appearance was referred to us. Subsequent contrast enema showed rectal atresia. Left transverse colostomy was performed on the third day of life. After colostomy, he was diagnosed as having rectal atresia. At 10 months of age, transanal excision of the membrane was performed. His anal function after operation was satisfactory. Preceding colostomy may provide an accurate diagnosis of this rare condition and has made us choose the function-preserving and less invasive definite operation for canal.