Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions PEDIATRIC SURGERY Case #6 - A one week old infant presents with abdominal distension DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 6.) What is a major complication that may occur in an infant with Hirschsprung's and how would this complication present? Enterocolitis is a major complication of Hirschsprung's disease. This complication presents with fever, foul watery stools and distension and may progress to death. Treatment includes colostomy.
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