Anal stenosis in children

Anal stenosis in children's disease overview

Anal stenosis is a condition in which the colon or part of the child's large intestine has not been formed properly, clogged or very narrow. Some children do not even have anal hole.

Anal stenosis in children is a birth defect when children have not been born, usually occurring from week 5 to week 7 of pregnancy. During this time, the child's digestive system will develop and the anus will form.

Narrow anus in infants is relatively common, in 5000 newborns, 1 child has this disease. The disease usually occurs in boys more than girls.

Causes of Anal stenosis in children's disease

Currently, it is still not known for Causes of anus narrowing in newborns. This situation may be due to genetic defects.

Symptoms of Anal stenosis in children's disease

The common signs and symptoms of anal stenosis in newborns are:

There is no anal hole

The anal hole is not right, such as too close to the vagina

There is a membrane that covers the anus hole

The intestines are not connected to the anus

intestinal tract and sub -pine roads connected, feces can pass through the sub -road

Do not go within 24-48 hours after birth

Abnormal rectal connection, or a fistula, with urinary tract or genital tract vomiting

Babies who have anal stenosis can also suffer from other defects such as:

Kidney or urinary tract deformities

Abnormal spine

Trachosa deformities

esophageal deformities

Hands and legs

Down syndrome

Hirschsprung (congenital aneurysm)

duodenum narrow

Birth heart defects

People at risk for Anal stenosis in children's disease

There are many factors that increase the risk of anal stenosis in children, including:

Sex: The risk of anal stenosis in boys is usually about 2 times higher than girls

Having other birth defects

Mother inhaled steroids during pregnancy

Prevention of Anal stenosis in children's disease

Measures to prevent heavy progress when the child has anal stenosis including:

After surgery: According to the doctor's instructions to take care of the wound properly

For long -term care:

Re -examination regularly to check the child's health status

Change the diet and the degree of activity of the child, and at the same time give children the appropriate toilet habits to reduce constipation or incontinence. >

Help children learn how to use fake anus

Use devices to stimulate bowel nerves

Doing other surgery to improve intestinal control if needed

Diagnostic measures for Anal stenosis in children's disease

Prenatal diagnosis: pregnancy ultrasound checks signs of obstruction in the digestive system of the fetus as well as other abnormalities in the baby. The fetus has too many amniotic fluid may be a sign of anal stenosis or other obstruction in the digestive tract.

Infant narrowing is usually diagnosed immediately after birth by screening:

Doctors will check the child's stomach if the child shows signs of bloating and checks the anus

Testing: X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, echocardiogram and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) if needed to find other abnormalities attached

Anal stenosis in children's disease treatments

The colon is the least narrower part in the gastrointestinal tract. Children need to be treated immediately because this is a very serious condition. Anal stenosis treatment in children is mainly surgery.

Most cases are treated for surgery to open an anal hole. Depending on the narrow level of the anus, the surgeon will choose one of the following appropriate treatments:

Anal surgery to the intestine if the intestine is not connected to the anus

Create anus to move the anus to the right position if the intestinal tract and sub -pine tract are connected to each other

Creating fake anus on the abdominal wall for the stool to release an external bag of the body

Nong anus. Doctors may give children medication to relieve pain like acetaminophen or ibuprofen

Indications for anus:

Pediatric patients after anus surgery

Pediatric patients after surgery Hirschsprung

Pediatric narrowing patients

Time of anus: After surgery 7-14 days

Frequency of Nong:

Time

Number of hot times

First Month

1 day 1 time

2nd month

3 days 1 time

3rd month

1 week 2 times

4th month

1 week 1 time

The following months

1 month 1 time

Depth when hot: about 4-5 cm

Children get anus many times in 6-12 months.

See also:

Anal stenosis after hemorrhoids surgery: Things to know

Instructions for care for children with constipation

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