Intestinal perforation in Hirschsprung's disease: A report of three cases


Gözaydin N., KAYA M., Boleken M. E., Kanmaz T., Yücesan S.

Gazi Medical Journal, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.136-138, 2005 (Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: Gazi Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.136-138
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hirschsprung's disease, intestinal perforation, appendix perforation, newborn
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Hirschsprung's disease is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in the newborn period. An important complication of Hirschsprung's disease is perforation of the bowel associated with obstruction. Herein, we report three consecutive newborns with Hirschsprung's disease presenting with intestinal perforation, and discuss its pathogenesis.