A Case Report of Hirschsprung's Disease in a Neonate: Early Detection and Review of Management.
| Autor: | Rajabally F; School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL., Alkhaldi R; School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL., Huang H; School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL., Said M; School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL., Elnakoury F; School of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL., Avanthika C; Medicine and Surgery, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, IND., Abdool F; Pediatrics, Wellkin Hospital, Moka, MUS. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jan 12; Vol. 15 (1), pp. e33680. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 12 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.33680 |
| Abstrakt: | Hirschsprung's disease is a rare disease characterized by the complete absence of ganglionic cells in the colon, thereby causing loss of peristalsis movement of the bowel. Most cases are diagnosed before the age of one. Here, we present a case of a newborn baby boy who was not feeding well and then developed a distended abdomen and began bilious vomiting. Blood mucoid stools were also observed. The diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease was confirmed through a full-thickness rectal biopsy, and the Duhamel surgical procedure was performed as a course of treatment all within the first few days of birth. No complications were reported, and the baby was safely discharged after seven days. This case demonstrates the importance of timely treatment after prompt diagnosis due to the early recognition of the severe symptoms. Even though this disease is rare, pediatricians should be trained to recognize and treat the child to prevent further detrimental outcomes. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Rajabally et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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