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* [[Radiography]] performed in children with Hirschsprung's disease yields findings similar to those in other forms of distal small intestine [[obstruction]]; variable gaseous distention of the colon and small bowel, often with air-fluid levels. | * [[Radiography]] performed in children with Hirschsprung's disease yields findings similar to those in other forms of distal small intestine [[obstruction]]; variable gaseous distention of the colon and small bowel, often with air-fluid levels. | ||
* The [[colon]] is usually difficult to identify, accurately; gas is usually absent in the [[rectum]]. | * The [[colon]] is usually difficult to identify, accurately; gas is usually absent in the [[rectum]]. | ||
[[Image:Hirschsprungs-disease.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Moderate distention of | [[Image:Hirschsprungs-disease.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Moderate distention of descending colon with smooth delineation; this distension is secondary to short markedly stenotic segment seen in the proximal sigmoid colon, as well as reduced caliber of the remaining sigmoid colon and rectum.]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Abdominal X-ray is the primary modality of choice in diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease. Findings may be decreased bowel caliber in the involved segment, along with colonic distension.
X-Ray
Abdominal plain x-ray findings associated with Hirschsprung's disease may include:
- Radiography performed in children with Hirschsprung's disease yields findings similar to those in other forms of distal small intestine obstruction; variable gaseous distention of the colon and small bowel, often with air-fluid levels.
- The colon is usually difficult to identify, accurately; gas is usually absent in the rectum.
