Malabsorption and pouch ulcerations following the Martin repair for total colonic aganglionosis.
A late complication of the Martin repair for total colonic aganglionosis is described. Pouch malfunction resulted in stasis and ulceration, excessive blood and protein loss, and bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine. The severity and nature of the lesion was identified by colonoscopy.
D002648:Child; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008286:Malabsorption Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008531:Megacolon / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology