Browse THP Patient Cases
Newborn Male Patient with Recto-perineal Fistula
Case Summary
- Newborn male presents with recto-perineal fistula.
- This is a tiny recto-perineal fistula, which would not be able to be dilated.
- Cross table lateral film shows a short distance to the anal impression.
- Radiograph at the outside hospital showed significant colonic dilation.
16-Year-Old Male Patient with Anorectal Trauma After Bicycle Accident
Case Summary
- 16-yr-old patient presents to the emergency department 5 d after a bike accident where he suffered an anorectal trauma.
- On physical exam, he had skin and the anoderm on the right side with damage of the anal canal with skin and fat tissue necrosis.
Long Colon "Spur" After Duhamel Procedure
Case Summary
- 10-yr-old female patient presents for evaluation.
- Her history included that he presented with a right colon perforation at 7 wk of age.
- She underwent partial colon resection and ileostomy.
- Incorrectly diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease.
16-Year-Old Male Patient with Fecal Impaction
Case Summary
- 16-yr-old presents for evaluation because of fecal impaction.
- History of constipation from 6 mo of age.
- He has been to the Emergency Department multiple times for disimpaction.
- He did not have appropriate follow up.