Patient's question:
Had an ultrasound which indicated rectal dilation. A barium enema was performed one month ago, suspecting congenital megacolon and rectal dilation. A recent barium enema showed significant dilation of the rectum and the distal sigmoid colon, with the rest of the colon being tortuous and redundant.Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the information you provided, Hirschsprung's disease is a common intestinal disease in children. The main symptoms include delayed defecation, dry stools, and delayed development in children. If your child has already been diagnosed with this condition, surgical treatment is recommended. If the child is too young to tolerate surgery, conservative treatment can be temporarily administered, but surgery to remove the affected area is ultimately necessary. The prognosis is good. Partial colon resection is performed in accordance with the treatment for megacolon, using minimally invasive surgery.