When a newborn is unable to pass stool, the cause could be Hirschsprung’s Disease, a rare congenital disorder that can lead to serious complications. Dr. Michael Rollins explains the disease and how ...

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 ...

An aunt and nephew in the Mankato area share a rare disease, giving their family a firsthand look at how far treatment advanced in between their births. Michelle Heichel and Joe Frundt were both born ...

Memphis, Tenn. (July 29, 2021) – Joseph F. Pierre, PhD, an assistant professor in the Division of Neonatology in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and ...

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 ...