Pic: (Taken from internet)
BY Obakeng Maje
Taung– Kokomeng-born boy, Keletso Kgatwe who was born with dysfunctional genitals went under the knife on Monday for an operation. And there is a hope as most people hold their breath for a six year boy operation be successful.
Keletso has been using colostomy bag since he was born, but his life is about to change. The sad story appeared on SABC Touching Life and most people were touched.
The boy’s grandmother previously said what is needed is an operation,without it nothing will help. “We have to travel over 200km to Klerksdorp Hospital, but we do not have the taxi fare. No one is working in this house.”
Then doctors from Durban Hospital offered some help, and Keletso was taken there. Unfortunately when he arrived, after some intensify assessment the agreement was that, he must bre taken to Chir Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Now the boy has been operated on Monday and the family hope for the better. our crew spoke with family spokesperson Lucky Komane who confirmed the news.
“It is absolutely true that Keletso went for an operation on Monday and his sister was there with him,but was sent back home yesterday where the doctors promised to keep us in touch regarding latest updates. So we still waiting for their call to get when he will be discharged” he said.
Imperforate anus
Last reviewed: May 1, 2011.
Imperforate anus is a defect that is present from birth (congenital) in which the opening to the anus is missing or blocked. The anus is the opening to the rectum through which stools leave the body.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Imperforate anus may occur in several forms.
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The rectum may end in a blind pouch that does not connect with the colon.
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The rectum may have openings to the urethra, bladder, base of the penis or scrotum in boys, or vagina in girls.
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There may be narrowing (stenosis) of the anus or no anus.
The problem is caused by abnormal development of the fetus. Many forms of imperforate anus occur with other birth defects. It occurs in about 1 out of 5,000 infants.
Symptoms
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Anal opening very near the vagina opening in girls
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Baby does not pass first stool within 24 – 48 hours after birth
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Missing or moved opening to the anus
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Stool passes out of the vagina, base of penis, scrotum, or urethra
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Swollen belly area
Signs and tests
A doctor can diagnose this condition during a physical exam. Imaging tests may be recommended.
Treatment
The infant should be checked for other problems, especially those affecting the genitals, urinary tract, and spine.
Surgery to correct the defect is needed. If the rectum connects with other organs, these organs will also need to be repaired. A temporary colostomy (connecting the end of the large intestine to the abdomen wall so that stool can be collected in a bag) is often needed.
Expectations (prognosis)
Most defects can successfully be corrected with surgery. Most children with mild defects do very well. However, constipation can be a problem.
Children who have more complex surgeries still usually have control over their bowel movements. However, they often need to follow a bowel program, which includes eating high-fiber foods, taking stool softeners, and sometimes using enemas.
Some children may need more surgery.
Calling your health care provider
This disorder is usually discovered when the newborn infant is first examined. Call your health care provider if a child that was treated for imperforate anus has abdominal pain or fails to develop any bowel control by the age of 3.
Prevention
As with most birth defects, there is no known prevention.
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I wil like to thinks every one who support kgatwe.tnks
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I would like to thank everyone hu participated in helping this child, I was born in Taung and it was so painful to hear about dat child in de radio, I ‘m so happy and hope the family is so happy too, God will help dis child to heal and grow . Thanx again everyone god bless you all
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Im so glad The Kgatwe’s family can now breath with greate hope of better health for the boy.
My regards to Lucky,brother u doing a wandaful job and thnx again touching lives..
Sisi Segalo n u too thnx…Kokomeng residents lets cross fingers n kip on praying!
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