Pediatric Gastroenterology

Question 1

Who is most likely to get Hirschsprung’s Disease?

Answer 1

Males
Down’s syndrome
30% have FH

Question 2

What is Hirschsprung’s Disease?

Answer 2

An inherited absence of parasympathetic ganglia in the rectum which can extend proximally to the colon. This results in a functional obstruction and failure to pass me meconium within the first 48h