Surgery-Radiology-Pathology Rounds

Hirschsprung Disease


Case Summary

  • Patient was diagnosed with Hirschsprung disease. Patient was from Nunavik, a region of Quebec in the extreme northern part, about a 1,400 km from Montreal. Patient underwent surgery at 25 days of age.
  • The child had a successful recovery and was discharged.

Surgery - Radiology - Pathology Rounds from The Montreal Children's Hospital: March 2024


Colorectal Surgery

This session presented cases related to colorectal surgery, focusing on the challenges of providing care to patients, especially those in remote areas. Discussed the importance of conservative management, the need for further investigation into the cause of stenosis, and the difficulties of managing immunocompromised children with colorectal anastomosis. The discussions concluded with no clear resolution on some cases, highlighting the need for further follow-up and research.

Sternal Notch Mass


Case Summary

  • 15 yo female patient, an immigrant from Peru (9 months previously).
  • Presented to ED with enlarging suprasternal mass, painful, present for 2 years
  • U/S performed
  • Treated with 10 days of Clavulin