Trisomy 21

9-Year Old-Male Patient Born with Trisomy 21, Hyperthyroidism, and Hirschsprung Disease


  • 9-yr-old male patient born with trisomy 21, hyperthyroidism, and Hirschsprung disease presents for evaluation.
  • He underwent Soave pull-through at 9 mo.
  • He was initially evaluated by Gastroenterology for “constipation and overflow pseudo-incontinence” with a plan to administer rectal Botox.
  • Colorectal Surgery was invited to examine the patient while in the operating room.