Rectal Atresia or Web: A Rare Cause of Neonatal Obstruction – Case Report and Literature Review

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kaushal Kulkarni, Nishant Agarwal, Veeravel Ramasamy, Brijesh Kumar
DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_245_25
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Abstract

Rectal atresia (RA) and stenosis are rare anorectal malformations presenting with distal obstruction despite a normally positioned anus. We report a neonate with type II RA managed by posterior sagittal web excision using the Heineke-Mikulicz technique. Anal canal preservation yielded favorable short-term outcomes, supporting this reproducible surgical approach.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies Urological Disorders and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Volume
31
Issue
1
Pages
128–130
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN