Question
Discovered after 24 hours of birth! No bowel movement, abdominal distension. Treated at Kaifeng Children’s Hospital. Inquired about when it is more suitable to perform surgery for congenital megacolon and the approximate cost.
Answer
Diagnosed with short-segment megacolon (non-transient type), primarily treated with lavage. If lavage fails to control colitis and fever, surgical treatment may be considered. Diagnosis of short-segment megacolon usually requires procedures such as barium enema, rectal anal manometry, or rectal mucosal biopsy. For newborns and children under 3 months with atypical symptoms, diagnosis requires greater caution.