Evaluation of associated anomalies with imperforated anus in 10 years study (1999-2008) in children hospitalized at Ali-Asghar Hospital

Imperforate anus is a common anomaly associated with many other anomalies. The aim of this study is determining the frequency of associated anomalies in children with imperforated anus. This retrospective, cross sectional study was conducted by 245 neonates and children (137 male, 105 female and 3 ambiguous genitalia) with imperforated anus diagnosis, in Ali-Asghar hospital 1999 – 2008. Our information was extracted from patient’s files and charts. SPSS 17 used for data analysis. 50.6% of the patients had associated anomalies which included 18% cardiovascular, 15.5% renal, 14.7% gastrointestinal, 13.9% vertebral, 13.1% genitourinary, 8.2% external genitalia. The most prevalent associated anomaly in this study was genitourinary system anomalies and also cardiovascular anomalies in the second rank. Patients with imperforated anus should undergo a detailed general physical, systemic and radiological examination (Infant gram, Echo cardiography, Ultrasonography of urogenital system) in neonatal period to detect associated anomalies in early period.