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Hirschsprung Disease

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If an infant has not passed meconium within the first 48 hours of life, they should be evaluated for Hirschsprung Disease. A colostomy may be needed in this case after surgical removal of the affected portion of the colon.
If an infant has not passed meconium within the first 48 hours of life, they should be evaluated for Hirschsprung Disease. A colostomy may be needed in this case after surgical removal of the affected portion of the colon.
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