Atresia anal con fistula: reporte de caso clínico

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Anal atresia is an anorectal malformation that is identified during the physical examination at birth, characterized by the absence of the anus. Its estimated incidence is approximately 1 in 5000 births. Urgent surgical intervention is considered essential to prevent complications that may increase the risk of mortality, and the success of the procedure will be evaluated over the years.

CLINICAL CASE: A male newborn patientin a basic hospital was diagnosed with imperforate anus with fistula during the physical examination. He was referred to a tertiary-level hospital, where further tests revealed cardiac abnormalities that increased the patient's mortality risk. Despite several days of hospitalization with poor progress, the patient's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to imminent death.

CONCLUSION: Imperforate anus is a condition that often accompanies cardiac or renal abnormalities, thereby increasing the mortality risk for these patients. For this reason, prompt surgical management of the underlying condition is crucial to enhance life expectancy. Adequate follow-up and necessary support for the patient and family are essential in managing these clinical cases.