Which of the following anorectal malformations do not require surgery?
a. imperforate anus c. rectal atresia
b. anal stenosis d. anal agenesis
B
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A Incorrect. Imperforate anus does require surgery.
B Correct. Anal stenosis is an anorectal malformation that does not require surgery. Anal stenosis is managed with repeated manual dilatation of the anus. All the other malformations require surgery.
C Incorrect. Rectal atresia does require surgery.
D Incorrect. Anal agenesis does require surgery.
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