hirschprungs

Question 1

presentation of Hirschsprung’s

Answer 1

delay in passing meconium
chronic constipation since birth
abdominal pain + distension
vomiting
poor weight gain

Question 2

Hirschsprung’s related enterocolitis

Answer 2

inflamation + obstruction
2-4 weeks
sepsis + obstruction features

Question 3

management of Hirschsprung’s enterocolitis

Answer 3

abdominal xray
rectal biopsy
drip + suck
iv antibiotics