Internationally renowned pediatric colorectal surgeon, Dr. Alberto Peña, explains why the first 24 hours of life for a newborn with an anorectal malformation are critical. Diagnostic information and associated medical management decisions made during this period can have significant health consequences and may greatly impact the baby’s prognosis.
Learning Objective
In this medical education video, you will learn what the associated defects of anorectal malformations are and how they can be identified.