Abstract
Whereas Hirschsprung's disease is usually managed by surgery in infancy, late complications in adult life are rarely described. We report on a 36-year-old male presenting with an unusual complication after definitive treatment of Hirschsprung's disease as an infant.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Colonic Diseases / diagnosis
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Colonic Diseases / etiology*
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Colonic Diseases / surgery*
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Colonoscopy / methods
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
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Endosonography / methods
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hirschsprung Disease / diagnosis
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Hirschsprung Disease / surgery*
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Humans
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Infant
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Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology*
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
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Male
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Reoperation
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome