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World J Clin Pediatr. Sep 9, 2022; 11(5): 385-404
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385
Table 4 Red flag features and their clinical relevance
Features and subfeatures |
Hirschsprung disease |
Delayed passage of meconium |
Positive family history |
Ribbon like stools |
Significant abdominal distension |
Child sexual abuse |
Extreme fear of anal examination |
Scars in the perianal region |
Fissures in children > 2 yr of age |
Neurological abnormalities |
Hair tuft/hemangioma/scars on spine |
Abnormal anal and cremasteric reflex |
Deficiencies in lower limb neurology |
Developmental delay |
Other organic disorders |
Bilious vomiting |
Blood in stools |
Failure to thrive |
Malposition of the thyroid gland |
- Citation: Rajindrajith S, Devanarayana NM, Benninga MA. Childhood constipation: Current status, challenges, and future perspectives. World J Clin Pediatr 2022; 11(5): 385-404
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v11/i5/385.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i5.385