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Hirschsprung disease is characterized by the absence of enteric neurons caused by the defects of enteric neural crest cells, leading to intestinal obstruction.
Zhixin Li +11 more
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Alterations of Gut Bacteria in Hirschsprung Disease and Hirschsprung-Associated Enterocolitis
Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a common life-threatening complication of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). It has been proposed that gut microbiota, which have an essential role in gut-homeostasis, are associated with HAEC.
Sireekarn Chantakhow +5 more
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Hirschsprung disease: current perspectives
SW Moore Division of Paediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa Abstract: Hirschsprung disease is a complex congenital condition of the intestine, which is recognized as being of genetic origin and ...
Moore SW
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The Emerging Genetic Landscape of Hirschsprung Disease and Its Potential Clinical Applications
Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) is the leading cause of neonatal functional intestinal obstruction. It is a rare congenital disease with an incidence of one in 3,500–5,000 live births.
Anwarul Karim, C. Tang, P. Tam
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Anorectal malformation and Hirschsprung disease in an otherwise healthy infant
Background: Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations are two conditions that are rarely associated with one another. Current reports of anorectal malformations with concurrent Hirschsprung disease predominantly describe children with genetic ...
Audra Rougraff +2 more
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Prevalence of Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis in patients with Hirschsprung disease
Purpose Hirschsprung's associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a complication of Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) with considerable morbidity and mortality. The variability in presentation leads to a wide variety of the reported prevalence pre-and postoperatively.
J. Hagens, K. Reinshagen, C. Tomuschat
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Hirschsprung disease is one of the most common and problematic infancy and childhood maladies. Early and accurate diagnosis is a fundamental step in proper management and prevention of complications.
Tasmia Islam +6 more
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Colonic atresia and hirschsprung disease: a case report and review of the literature
Background Colon atresia is one of the rarest congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract, with an incident range of between 1 in 10,000 and 66,000 live births.
Amirhossein Ladan +3 more
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New mutations associated with Hirschsprung disease
Introduction: Hirschsprung Disease is caused by an impairment in cell migration from the neural crest to the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in an absence of neurons in the myenteric plexus.
Marta Lorente-Ros +6 more
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Perioperative outcomes of neonatal versus delayed surgery for Hirschsprung disease: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Japan. [PDF]
Kutsukake M +10 more
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