Treatment for Hirschsprung disease typically involves a surgical procedure known as a pull-through procedure to remove a section of the colon. Some people may also need ostomy surgery. Hirschsprung ...
Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) and anorectal malformations (ARM) comprise a spectrum of congenital disorders that affect the distal gastrointestinal tract. HSCR is typified by aganglionosis, the ...
A new study has demonstrated the potential of stem cell therapy to treat those with Hirschsprung disease. A new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield, has demonstrated the ...
FIGHTING TO GET BETTER TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR A RARE CHILDHOOD CONDITION. IT’S CALLED HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE. THE EARLIEST SIGN IN A NEWBORN IS OFTEN CONSTIPATION. THERE ARE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE. HERE’S ...
During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain" - the enteric nervous system (ENS) - which controls the movement of food and waste ...
Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus both disrupt bowel movements and can require urgent medical attention. The two conditions have different causes and treatments. Hirschsprung disease happens ...