2. IncidenceIncidence
One in 5000 live birthsOne in 5000 live births
Male-to-female ratio of 4:1Male-to-female ratio of 4:1
In 90 % are mature newbornsIn 90 % are mature newborns
In 1-6 % are familialIn 1-6 % are familial
In 10%-30% are associated anomaliesIn 10%-30% are associated anomalies
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3. EmbryologyEmbryology
Migration of neuroblasts on the 5-7 g.weekMigration of neuroblasts on the 5-7 g.week
On the 12. g.week they reach the rectumOn the 12. g.week they reach the rectum
Myenteric plexusMyenteric plexus
Submucous plexusSubmucous plexus
GanglionsGanglions
The process of maturation continues after the birthThe process of maturation continues after the birth
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6. ExtentExtent
To rectosigmoid in 75%To rectosigmoid in 75%
Short segment (rectum)Short segment (rectum)
Ultra short (part of the rectum)Ultra short (part of the rectum)
Long segmentLong segment
Total aganglionosis (large intestine, sometimes aTotal aganglionosis (large intestine, sometimes a
part of small intestine) up to 10%part of small intestine) up to 10%
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13. Clinical symptomsClinical symptoms
The disease can considered to be incompleteThe disease can considered to be incomplete
colonic obstructioncolonic obstruction
The lenght of the aganglionic segment is variableThe lenght of the aganglionic segment is variable
The symptoms are variable tooThe symptoms are variable too
The symtoms appears in different agesThe symtoms appears in different ages
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14. EnterocolitisEnterocolitis
Life-threatening conditionLife-threatening condition
Diarrhea: watery offensiveDiarrhea: watery offensive
Abdominal distensionAbdominal distension
Bile-stained vomitingBile-stained vomiting
Fiver and signs of dehydrationFiver and signs of dehydration
Rectal tube:explosive expulsion of gas andRectal tube:explosive expulsion of gas and
foul-smelling stoolsfoul-smelling stools
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18. Symptoms in newbornSymptoms in newborn
ageage
Fail to pass meconium (in 24 hours ofFail to pass meconium (in 24 hours of
life)life)
Abdominal distension,Abdominal distension,
VomitingVomiting
After irrigation the signs andAfter irrigation the signs and
symptoms return again in a few dayssymptoms return again in a few days
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20. Symptoms in childhoodSymptoms in childhood
Dilated drumlike bellyDilated drumlike belly
Long history of constipationLong history of constipation
Defecation in 7-10 daysDefecation in 7-10 days
Multiple fecal massesMultiple fecal masses
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27. Contrast enema:Contrast enema:
-Narrow distal segment-Narrow distal segment
-Funnel-shaped transition zone-Funnel-shaped transition zone
-Dilation of proximal colon-Dilation of proximal colon
-After 24-48 hours the contrast material-After 24-48 hours the contrast material
is in the bowelis in the bowel
-Mucosal irregularity (enterocolitis)-Mucosal irregularity (enterocolitis)
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33. Anorectal manometryAnorectal manometry
Anorectal pressure is elevatedAnorectal pressure is elevated
No relaxation of the internal sphincterNo relaxation of the internal sphincter
It can be put through safely in newbornIt can be put through safely in newborn
age as wellage as well
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40. HistopathologyHistopathology
Absence of ganglionic cellsAbsence of ganglionic cells
Hypertrophic cholinergic nerveHypertrophic cholinergic nerve
trunkstrunks
Limited number of adrenergic fiberLimited number of adrenergic fiber
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64. Transanal Endorectal Pull-TroughTransanal Endorectal Pull-Trough
It can be performed safely in infant as wellIt can be performed safely in infant as well
Generally one-stage surgeryGenerally one-stage surgery
No abdominal phaseNo abdominal phase
The anastomosis is happening in a „safeThe anastomosis is happening in a „safe””
place at the pectinate lineplace at the pectinate line
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