Imperforate anus: A survey from the members of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics+

T ttlS REPORT is based on a survey of the experience of members of the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics with imperforate anus for the 5-yr period 1965 through 1969. The authors are the committee appointed to compile d~tta from answers to a questionnaire circulated to 301 members, including honorary overseas members. Many of the members reported as groups from the same institution. The survey represents the experience of pediatric surgeons reporting on 1166 patients from 51 institutions, including children's hospitals and general hospitals.