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Suggest Remedy For Anorectal Fistula Above Rectum
My grandson was born 3 days ago and was diagnosed with hypospadias. His pediatrician is making him an appointment with a pediatric urologist. They just got home from the hospital today and I saw a anorectal fistula with a small amount of meconium coming out if it. It is about 1 inch above his rectum. Apparently nobody in the hospital noticed this. Should we call the pediatrician immediately or wait for his appt. Tuesday?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
It is not uncommon for a child with some congenital anomaly to have some other congenital anomaly as well. Even if the newborn has anorectal fistula, no immediate intervention or surgery is advisable and so I think that you can wait for your appointment on Tuesday.
The ultimate remedy the conditions will be surgery, or may be a series of surgeries.
The ultimate remedy the conditions will be surgery, or may be a series of surgeries.
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