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Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. it may reveal a [[distended abdomen]] and/or [[anal spasm]]. In older children, [[abdominal distension]] may result from the inability to release [[flatus]]. | Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. it may reveal a [[distended abdomen]] and/or [[anal spasm]]. In older children, [[abdominal distension]] may result from the inability to release [[flatus]].<ref name="pmid28600660">{{cite journal |vauthors=Das K, Mohanty S |title=Hirschsprung Disease - Current Diagnosis and Management |journal=Indian J Pediatr |volume= |issue= |pages= |year=2017 |pmid=28600660 |doi=10.1007/s12098-017-2371-8 |url=}}</ref> | ||
==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
===General appearance=== | ===General appearance=== | ||
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Overview
Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. it may reveal a distended abdomen and/or anal spasm. In older children, abdominal distension may result from the inability to release flatus.[1]
Physical examination
General appearance
Patients may appear toxic if enterocoilitis occurs.
Vitals
Abdomen
- Distension
- An empty rectum on digital rectum examination
- Rectal impaction
References
- ↑ Das K, Mohanty S (2017). "Hirschsprung Disease - Current Diagnosis and Management". Indian J Pediatr. doi:10.1007/s12098-017-2371-8. PMID 28600660.