Hirschsprung disease in an adult with intestinal malrotation and volvulus: an exceptional association

Abstract Background Hirschsprung disease is a neonatal discovery in almost all cases, and the association of Hirschsprung disease in adults with symptomatic intestinal malrotation is unusual. This combination delays diagnosis and can lead to mistake in surgical strategy. Case presentation A 43-year-...

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Main Authors: Elise Lupon, François Labbe, Emile Nini, Sixte Sondji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2020-0