The lateral view of the rectum did not show a spastic segment suggestive of adult Hirschsprung’s disease. Consultation with gastroenterology and colorectal surgical specialists failed to result in a satisfying explanation of the findings and the patient’s persistent symptoms.
The patient was taken to the operating room where upper endoscopy was performed to rule out upper GI pathology before proceeding with laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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