Image of the Month: Decision-Making in Surgery for Late Onset Hirschsprung Disease
We present a case of a 14-year-old boy with chronic distension, poor growth, and chronic constipation. He undergoes anorectal manometry and rectal biopsy, confirming the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HD). The case is presented with a key image and associated questions to prompt discussion on strategies for management and treatment of HD in late-diagnosed children. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports - Category: Surgery Authors: Apte, Anisha McKenna, Elise Levitt, Marc A. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research