Recurrent spontaneous pneumoperitoneum secondary to intestinal dilatation caused by allied disorders of Hirschsprung's disease: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allied disorders of Hirschsprung's disease (ADHD) mainly present with bowel obstruction, intestinal dilatation, and chronic constipation, while recurrent spontaneous pneumoperitoneum was rarely reported. We aimed to report a case of recurrent spontaneous pneumoperitoneum caused by ADHD.

Case presentation

A 59-year-old female patient presented with progressive and severe constipation in the past 30 years. She suffered from abdominal discomfort, which was described as 'gurgling' during the last three years. Radiography showed free-air and intestinal dilatation, without any other diseases, and she was identified with recurrent spontaneous pneumoperitoneum. Gastrointestinal transit test indicated gastrointestinal motility disorder, and anorectal manometry confirmed th

SUBMITTER: Yin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9235130 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature