What are pull-through procedures for Hirschsprung's?

Also known as: Swenson procedure, Hirschsprung disease treatment and management.

Hirschsprung's disease is genetic disorder in which newborns lack nerve cells in their intestines. As a result, they have trouble passing stools and become constipated. Pull-through procedures for Hirschsprung's are procedures used to treat Hirschsprung’s disease and remedy the problem.

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Reviewed by: Juan L Calisto, MD

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