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Imaging Techniques for Hirschsprung Disease by Scalpel Lancet is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Hirschsprung disease (HD) is characterized by the absence of ganglion cells in the distal gastrointestinal tract, causing decreased motility. HD is diagnosed using imaging studies like plain radiography showing bowel dilation and an empty rectum, and barium enema examinations identifying the transition zone between dilated and constricted bowel. While barium enema has reasonable sensitivity and specificity, rectal biopsy is required for accurate diagnosis given limitations of imaging alone. Ultrasound may a
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- Scalpel Lancet
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