HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE

Question 1

other name of Hirschsprung Disease?

Answer 1

AGANGLIONIC MEGACOLON

Question 2

what is Hirschsprung disease?

Answer 2

is an absence of ganglionic innervation to the muscle of a section of the bowel

Question 3

what part in most instances does Hirschsprung disease happen?

Answer 3

the lower portion of the sigmoid colon just above the anus

Question 4

stools passing through such a small, narrow segment

Answer 4

ribbonlike stools

Question 5

occurs more often in what sex

Answer 5

males

Question 6

symptoms of Hirschsprung disease become apparent when

Answer 6

6 to 12 months of age

Question 7

diagnosis is further confirmed by a

Answer 7

rectal exam

Question 8

a gloved finger inserted inti the rectum of a child with true constipation, what will the hand touch

Answer 8

hard and caked stool

Question 9

is generally ordered to substantiate the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease

Answer 9

barium enema or ultrasound with contrast mediums

Question 10

a definitive diagnosis is obtained by

Answer 10

anorectal manometry

Question 11

a technique that tests the strength or innervation of the internal rectal sphincter by inserting a balloon catheter into the rectum.

Answer 11

Anorectal manometry

Question 12

repair of aganglionic megacolon involves

Answer 12

dissection and removal of the affected section, with anastomosis of the intestine (termed as a pull-through operation)

Question 13

Treatment for Hirschsprung Disease

Answer 13

First, a temporary colostomy is established, followed by bowel repair at 12 to 18 months of age.