PED: Failed To Pass Meconium Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hirschsprung’s disease
A
Constipation due to absence of neural crest cells
2
Q
What is the most affected bowel segment in Hirschsprung
A
Rectosigmoid region
3
Q
The hallmark symptom of Hirschsprung disease?
A
Failure to pass meconium within 24 hours
4
Q
Which diagnostic test confirms Hirschsprung’s disease
A
Rectal Biopsy
5
Q
Definitive treatment of Hirschsprung?
A
Pull-Through surgery
