Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions PEDIATRIC SURGERY Case #6 - A one week old infant presents with abdominal distension DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 3.) What is Hirschsprung's disease? Hirschsprung's disease is congenital aganglionosis of the colon which begins just above the dentate line and extends proximally for varying distances. It results in a functional obstruction of the colon.
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