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The Colorectal Quiz Episode 5: Proximal Hirschsprung Disease Surgical Technique
In this episode of the colorectal quiz, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss the surgical considerations when a patient with Hirschsprung disease presents with a more proximal transition zone in the transverse colon or hepatic flexure. They're joined by special guests Dr. Andrea Badillo from Children's National hospital and Dr. Aaron Garrison from Cincinnati Children's.
Sections
- Introduction (00:00)
- Case description (01:53)
- Abdominal XR and contrast enema (02:45)
- Pathology report (03:31)
- Intraoperative decision making based on pathology (04:11)
- Post operative ileostomy care (08:08)
- Primary pull through versus damage control (09:12)
- Arterial supply to the pullthrough (10:53)
- Summary and outro (12:48)
