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Anorectal Malformations MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Anorectal Malformations
Tree Number(s)
C06.198.025
C16.131.314.047
Unique ID
D000071056
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000071056
Scope Note
Congenital defects in the anus and the rectum often involving the urinary and genital tracts.
Entry Term(s)
Anorectal Anomalies
Anorectal Atresia
Anorectal Malformation
Anorectal Stenosis
NLM Classification #
WI 600
Public MeSH Note
2017; ANORECTAL ANOMALIES and ANORECTAL ARTRESIA was under ANAL CANAL/abnormalities; ANUS, IMPERFORATE; and RECTUM/abnormalities, 2014-2016
History Note
2017(2014)
Date Established
2017/01/01
Date of Entry
2016/06/29
Revision Date
2019/07/01
Anorectal Malformations Preferred
Anorectal Atresia Related
Anorectal Stenosis Related
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