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Mnemonics - Types of Imperforate AnusMnemonics - Types of Imperforate Anus
Imperforate Anus, depending upon the
LEVEL OF TERMINATION OF BOWEL, is classified into
Low-Type &
High-Type.
A. Low-Type - LEVEL OF TERMINATION OF BOWEL is Be
low Pelvic Floor
B. High-Type Imperforate Anus - LEVEL OF TERMINATION OF BOWEL is
Above Pelvic Floor
Low-Type Imperforate Anus - has following subtypes that can be remembered by the
mnemonicCMEs.
[Note: CME usually stands for Continued Medical Education] C = Covered Anus
M = Membranous Stenosis
E = Ectopic Anus
S = Stenosed Anus High-Type Imperforate Anus - has following subtypes that can be remembered by the
mnemonicCAR.
C = Cloaca
A = Anorectal Agenesis
R = Rectal Atresia