(Q42.3) Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

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132 235 in individuals diagnosis congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula confirmed
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1 964 deaths with diagnosis congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

Diagnosis congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula is diagnosed Men are 18.58% more likely than Women

78 405

Men receive the diagnosis congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

892 (1.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

1 072 (2.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-34, 45-49, 65-69
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 35-44, 50-64, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 20-29, 35-69, 75-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 30-34, 70-74

Disease Features congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula - what does this mean

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula is a rare condition in which the baby is born with an abnormal narrowing or absence of the anal opening. it is caused by abnormal development of the lower end of the digestive tract during fetal development. this can result in a lack of normal anal sphincter muscles, which are needed for normal bowel movements.

What happens during the disease - congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of the anus without fistula is a rare condition that is caused by a disruption in the normal development of the anus during embryogenesis. this disruption is thought to be caused by an abnormal migration of the mesodermal cells that form the anorectal region, leading to an absence of the anal opening or a narrowing of the opening. additionally, the formation of the anal sphincter muscles may be affected, leading to a lack of control over the rectal muscles.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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15 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula - Prevention

The best prevention for congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula is through prenatal screening and genetic counseling. this can help identify any potential risk factors for the condition and allow for early intervention to prevent or reduce the severity of the condition.