Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 151-154, September 2007

Hirschsprung Disease

  • Allison McAlhany, MSN, CPNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondences to Allison McAlhany, MSN, CPNP, University of Florida, PO Box 100187, Gainesville, FL 32610-0187.
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  • Debbie Popovich, MSN, CPNP

Department of Women, Children and Family, College of Nursing, University of Florida, PO Box 100187, Gainesville, FL 32610-0187, USA

Abstract 

Hirschsprung disease, or congenital megacolon, is a dismotility of the bowel due to the absence of parasympathetic ganglionic cells that results in a partial bowel obstruction. Clinical criteria are age related, and the disease occurs approximately once in every 5000 live births. The goal of surgical repair is to return the bowel to normal function. Parental discharge education is essential to ensure a positive outcome that is free of complications and includes a normal lifestyle for the child.

Keywords: Discharge education, Hirschsprung disease, Surgical repair

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PII: S1527-3369(07)00073-6

doi:10.1053/j.nainr.2007.06.008

Newborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 151-154, September 2007

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