Hirschsprung's disease other imaging findings

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X ray and Barium Enema

Imaging findings are:

  • Radiography performed in children with Hirschsprung disease yields findings similar to those in other forms of low small bowel obstruction: variable gaseous distention of the colon and small bowel, often with air-fluid levels.
  • The colon is usually difficult to identify accurately, and gas is usually absent in the rectum.
  • Barium enema studies demonstrate patency of the colon, which is short but usually normal in caliber.
  • A transition zone between the narrow and dilated portions of the colon in the shape of an inverted cone is the most characteristic radiologic finding.
  • When this transition zone is observed, the examination should be discontinued because filling of the more proximal dilated bowel beyond the transition zone may lead to impaction.
  • The radiologic diagnosis of total colonic aganglionosis is difficult. Findings at barium enema examination may be normal or may include a short colon of normal caliber, microcolon, or a transition zone in the ileum.

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