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Hirschsprung's disease — Definition
Hirschsprung hastalığı / Hirschsprung's disease
It is a congenital disease and leads to disruption of intestinal movements as a result of the absence of ganglion cells in the distal part of the column. This condition causes functional congestion in the affected intestinal segment and manifests itself in newborns often with meconium disinsection, abdominal swelling and chronic constipation. The diagnosis is usually put in rektal biopsi and should be removed from the intestinal section without ganglion surgically in the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Hirschsprung hastalığı?
Hirschsprung hastalığı; it is a congenital disease and leads to disruption of intestinal movements as a result of the absence of ganglion cells in the distal part of the column. This condition causes functional congestion in the affected intestinal segment and manifests itself in newborns often with meconium disinsection, abdominal swelling and chronic constipation. The diagnosis is usually put in rektal biopsi and should be removed from the intestinal section without ganglion surgically in the treatment.
❓ What is Hirschsprung's disease in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "Hirschsprung's disease" is Hirschsprung hastalığı.
❓ Which medical field is Hirschsprung hastalığı related to?
This term belongs to the Diseases category.