Register based study of anorectal anomalies over 26 years: Associated anomalies, prevalence, and trends

CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of anorectal anomalies in this study is comparable to other case series. There was no evidence of a temporal increase in prevalence. We confirmed a male predominance of anorectal anomalies and no significant association with maternal age. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - June 1, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alok S. Godse, Kate E. Best, Anne Lawson, Lucy Rosby, Judith Rankin Tags: Research Article Source Type: research