Adult Hirschprung's disease diagnosed postoperatively: A case report

• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103512
• Publication Date: 2022-03-28T09:35:21Z
• Authors: Rami Anadani; Abdallah Aladna; Sura Radwan; Zainab Zeino; Farah Albakkar; Ahmad Aljaber; Nihad Mahli
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Case Report

Hirschprung's Disease (HD) is a congenital disease where the ganglion cells that innervate colon fail to migrate. Most cases are diagnosed during childhood, however, in rare it can go unnoticed until adulthood.We present case of 40-year-old-man who had been managing his chronic constipation with an atypical diet, he was HD following emergent abdominal surgery due unresolved constipation. His diagnosis delayed mainly out fear medical procedures. The later complicated and followed by second final third definitive surgery, suitable for HD.HD should be included differential even this age. Also, patient awareness increased ensure better quality life.