Well, that's a tricky one

Posted By: jss on 2008-11-23
In Reply to: Hmmm. that looks promising.. - Anne

Subject: Well, that's a tricky one

If you google "ano fistula infant" you will see numerous reputable sites discussing surgeries for infants. BUT it looks like there are several different terminology phrases for the condition/surgery - none of which are just ANO and ANO doesn't seem to be an acronym. So, I think its a judgement call if you want to put it in or leave it. Hope that helps. Sorry I don't have more experience with it firsthand.

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A & O - Anne
- Fistula in ano - Olive
- alert and oriented. nm - jss
  - the dictator mentioned it as a surgical procedure :-) - Anne
    - Ano-rectal? - jss
      - merci!!! - Anne
        YW! - jss
        yes, you were very helpful! and me too on learning something new :-) - Anne
      - Hmmm. that looks promising.. - Anne
        fistula in ano - dot
        Well, that's a tricky one - jss
    - hmm...that's a new one for me. - jss
      - Maybe he's saying it wrong???? - Anne

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