Mnemonic for Types of Imperforate Anus
A. Low-Type - LEVEL OF TERMINATION OF BOWEL is Below 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 mnemonic CMEs.
[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 mnemonic CAR.
C = Cloaca
A = Anorectal Agenesis
R = Rectal Atresia
