Thursday, June 25, 2009

Hirschprung~

  • Fail to pass meconium in the first 24-48 h of life.
  • Also known as congenital aganglionic megacolon.
  • Barium enema: dilated megacolon
  • Gold standard: Biopsy (absence of ganglion cell)
  • Treatment: Surgical
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