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Case #6 -
A one week old infant presents with abdominal distension

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the differential diagnosis in this infant with possible obstruction?  Answer 
2.) What additional history do you need?  Answer 
3.) What is Hirschsprung's disease?  Answer 
4.) What is the usual presentation of Hirschsprung's disease?  Answer 
5.) How would you work up the infant with suspected Hirschsprung's?  Answer 
6.) What is a major complication that may occur in an infant with Hirschsprung's and how would this complication present?  Answer 
7.) What is the management of Hirschsprung's disease?  Answer 
 
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