In this episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Mark Levitt, Jason Frischer, and Chris Gayer discuss a complex case of persistent constipation in a patient with a history of Hirschsprung’s disease. Despite a successful pull-through surgery in infancy, the patient continued to experience significant symptoms into adulthood, highlighting the importance of long-term management.

Key Points Covered:

• Challenges Post-Surgery: Why constipation persists in some Hirschsprung’s patients despite anatomically successful surgeries.
• Diagnostic Approach: The use of exams under anesthesia, rectal biopsies, contrast enemas, and motility testing to evaluate potential causes.
• Segmental Dysmotility Management: How a Malone procedure can provide a minimally invasive solut ...