Table 1 Clinical characteristics of patients with congenital megacolon included in this study
Case | Sex | Nutritional status | Age at diagnosis (Years) | Duration of anemia (Years) | Main manifestation | Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms | Hemoglobin level (HB) | Type of anemia | Treatment history | Treatment method | Follow-up results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Male | BMI 14.81 kg/m2 Vitamin D deficiency, Hypoproteinemia | 11 | 6 | Pale complexion | Difficulty with defecation | 55 g/L | Iron deficiency anemia | Iron supplement/ prednisone/blood transfusion | Surgery | Anemia corrected and constipation resolved |
2 | Male | BMI 16.02 kg/m2 Hypoproteinemia, Vitamin D deficiency | 1.7 | 0.3 | Pale complexion | Constipation and bloating | 64 g/L | Iron deficiency anemia | Iron supplement/blood transfusion | Surgery | Anemia corrected and abdominal distension improved |
3 | Male | Malnutrition, emaciation | 5 | 4.5 | Pale complexion and lack of strength | Difficulty with defecation with little amount of stool | 52 g/L | Iron deficiency anemia | Iron supplement/blood transfusion | Surgery | Anemia corrected and normal bowel movement |
4 | Male | Malnutrition | 21 | Several months | Fatigue | Difficulty with defecation | 48 g/L | Iron deficiency anemia | Iron supplement/blood transfusion | Surgery | Anemia corrected and normal bowel movement |