Imperforate anus repair - series
From DrKoop's partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com
In individuals with a normal anatomy, the large intestine (colon) empties into a pouch-like portion of bowel (rectum). Through complex nerve and muscle structures, the rectum releases stool through the anus out of the body. 
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