A lower spinal cord lesion may be indicated by which finding?
a. Lack of an anal wink
b. Rectal prolapse
c. Anal fistula
d. Small flaps of anal skin
A
Lightly touching the anal opening of an infant should produce a contraction referred to as an anal wink. A negative wink may indicate a lower spinal cord lesion.
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