Congenital disease characterized by absence of neuronal ganglion cells from a portion of the intestinal tract: (1)
80% of cases involve rectosigmoid colon (short-segment disease)
15–2...
3 modes of presentation: neonatal obstruction, chronic constipation, or enterocolitis (2)
Majority of HSCR patients present with neonatal obstruction.
Diagnosis may be missed in older childre...
Correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Bowel rest
Abdominal decompression with a nasogastric tube
Removal of fecal accumulation with colonic irrigations
Manual disimpaction fo...
Postsurgical monitoring for fluid/electrolyte balance, protein-calorie nutrition, growth, and HASC symptoms
Long-term monitoring for continence, ...
Bahrami A, Joodi M, Moetamani-Ahmadi M, et al. Genetic background of Hirschsprung disease: a bridge between basic science and clinical application. J Cell Bioch...
204739008 Hirschsprung's disease (disorder)
24291004 Congenital dilatation of colon (disorder)
204740005 Long segment Hirschsprung's disease (disorder)
20474...
All infants with primary constipation must be evaluated for Hirschsprung disease.
Early diagnosis helps prevent toxic enterocolitis.
An unprepped barium enema followed by a suction recta...
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