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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2], Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]

Synonyms and keywords: Congenital aganglionic megacolon; Hirschsprung disease; Aganglionic megacolon; Aganglionosis; Hirschsprung.

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Hirschsprung's Disease from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest x ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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Case #1

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