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11 Treatments for Hirschsprung Disease

8

Tests

3	Surgical Procedures

Overview

Hirschsprung's disease is treated surgically. The goal is to remove the diseased, nonfunctioning segment of the bowel and restore bowel function. This is often done in two stages. The first stage relieves the intestinal obstruction by performing a colostomy. This is the cre...[read article]

Tests for Hirschsprung Disease

1. Barium Enema A barium enema is a type of X-ray imaging test that allows doctors to examine your lower intestinal tract. It involves delivering a contrast solution that contains ... More
2. Anal Sphincter Manometry
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Rectal Examination A digital rectal examination (DRE) is a simple procedure doctors use to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs. DRE is done for a number of reasons. For... More
5. Fluoroscopy
6. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
7. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
8. Biopsy of Anorectal Wall Biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a piece of tissue and/or cells are removed to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. More
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Surgical Procedures for Hirschsprung Disease

1. Colostomy Procedure A colostomy is a surgical procedure that brings one end of the large intestine out through the abdominal wall. During this procedure, one end of the colon is divert... More
2. Abdominosacroperineal Pull-Through
3. Ileostomy Procedure An ileostomy is a surgically made opening in your abdominal wall. The ileum , which is the lower end of the small intestine, is passed through this opening and stit... More
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