Type I sigmoid atresia misdiagnosed as Hirschsprung disease

Publication date: Available online 19 August 2015 Source:Formosan Journal of Surgery Author(s): Reyaz Ahmad, Shehtaj Khan, Leonard John Ezung, Afzal Anees, Rajendra Singh Chana Colonic atresia is a rare entity presenting as a neonatal intestinal obstruction. The authors encountered a case of type I sigmoid atresia that was misdiagnosed as Hirschsprung disease in the neonatal period. The case is discussed herein because of the rarity of the condition and to emphasize the importance of a high index of suspicion for this condition.
Source: Formosan Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research