A Case of Gastric Schwannoma

Abstract

Hirschsprung Disease (HD) is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, a congenital malformation of the enteric nervous system characterised by aganglionosis of the distal bowel leading to neonatal large gut obstruction and clinical constipation. AIM The aim of my study is to assess the efficacy of barium enema as a simple radiological study in diagnosing HD. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty four (54) cases of suspected HD (Clinically) were studied over 24 months (Feb. 2014 to Jan. 2016). Barium enema study was carried out. RESULTS The results were statistically analysed, 81.5% cases were diagnosed as HD by barium enema study. CONCLUSIONS Barium enema is a simple and primary study for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease and helps in accurate planning for type of surgery preoperatively.