| Hirschsprung's Disease: A Review. | |
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PMID: 21267104 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Constipation is a common symptom in infants and young children who are seen by primary care physicians. If a patient fails to respond to the appropriate medical therapy for constipation, then the physician should consider the possibility of Hirschsprung's disease, a congenital disease in which ganglion cells are absent from the distal gastrointestinal tract, and which results in a functional colonic obstruction. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Hirschsprung's disease will result in a significantly improved quality of life for the patient, and may alleviate potentially life-threatening complications. This article describes a case of Hirschsprung's disease and reviews the most current literature on the topic. Clinical features that distinguish Hirschsprung's disease from other causes of constipation are emphasized. |
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E Guirguis |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 32 ISSN: 0008-350X ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 1986 Jul |
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Created Date: 2011-01-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1521-3 Citation Subset: - |
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