Question
If a child is diagnosed with congenital megacolon, is there a chance to avoid surgery? Parents have noticed that as long as the child can defecate, the situation improves. However, the child currently weighs only 44 pounds, indicating malnutrition. The parents are considering taking the child home for opsonize and using Pansylet tablets to maintain smooth defecation. Is this approach feasible?
Answer
For children diagnosed with congenital megacolon, surgical treatment is usually recommended. Given the condition of malnutrition, it is strongly advised that parents bring the child to the hospital for medication checks and treatment. The child should undergo surgical repair, and the use of laxatives like Pansylet is not a long-term solution and may lead to drug dependence. Additionally, based on the condition, medication conservative treatment can be tried to observe any improvement effects.